IL - Investment Manager (EO)

The British Embassy in Israel has an exciting opportunity for an Investment Manager to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

The team is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas.

This position will play a key role in our existing Investment team, supporting the identification and classification of companies in Israel that require support to initiate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the UK, as well as companies that are looking to carry out large and Capital Investment (CI) projects in the UK.

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Director and work in collaboration with headquarters, FDI and CI teams in DBT Europe and the UK, ensuring local priorities align with the larger organisational context.

Delivery

Duties and responsibilities:

• Build and manage a pipeline of Israeli companies with the potential to expand into the UK and invest in operations and jobs, as well as providing account management as necessary to existing investors.
• Successfully deliver high-value FDI projects from initial contact with Israeli companies to successful landing in the UK with agreed yearly performance measures.
• Delivery of general FDI and CI related work including lead generation, investment meetings, event organisation and delivery, VIP visits and related briefing and reporting according to Embassy and DBT requirements.
• Offer high quality advice to companies and be able to approach potential FDI and CI targets in a professional and persuasive manner.
• Work with large Israeli investment companies and funds to facilitate CI projects into the UK, highlighting the strengths of the UK’s market proposition to potential investors.
  
  

• Build solid rapport with key clients in order to increase their interest in investing in the UK through information about UK market opportunities, policy and regulatory changes. Build up a thorough understanding of client requirements and needs.
• Work closely with other teams in the Embassy (such as, UK-Israel Tech Hub, Science and Innovation, Political etc) to ensure a joined-up approach to UK prosperity objectives in Israel.
• Forge strong relationships with Israeli stakeholders’ business leaders, trade associations and other key partners.
  
  

• Manage and/or support visits, including by senior government officials and VIPs by securing high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
• Work and engage credibly at the highest level; Represent DBT at external events, including occasional speaking engagements.
  
  

• Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
• Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
• Changing and Improving - Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.