Venture & Growth Debt - Analyst - London
Added 17 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
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Salary
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£45,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2422 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,800, and BlackRock is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About This Role
Analyst – Venture & Growth Debt
Location: London
About BlackRock – Venture & Growth Debt
BlackRock’s integrated global credit platform invests across the full spectrum of risk, geography and liquidity.
Within this platform, our Venture & Growth Debt team is the leading European venture and growth debt fund manager, providing capital to high-growth technology and healthcare companies from early growth through to pre-IPO and listed stages. Transactions range from €2m–100m+.
The London team works seamlessly with colleagues across Europe and Israel, combining deep sector expertise with BlackRock’s global platform and resources.
The Opportunity
As an Analyst, you will play a core role in supporting the underwriting and execution of venture debt transactions, working closely with senior team members across all stages of the investment lifecycle. This role offers hands-on exposure to credit analysis, structuring and portfolio management within a highly active platform.
Key Responsibilities
Analyst – Venture & Growth Debt
Location: London
About BlackRock – Venture & Growth Debt
BlackRock’s integrated global credit platform invests across the full spectrum of risk, geography and liquidity.
Within this platform, our Venture & Growth Debt team is the leading European venture and growth debt fund manager, providing capital to high-growth technology and healthcare companies from early growth through to pre-IPO and listed stages. Transactions range from €2m–100m+.
The London team works seamlessly with colleagues across Europe and Israel, combining deep sector expertise with BlackRock’s global platform and resources.
The Opportunity
As an Analyst, you will play a core role in supporting the underwriting and execution of venture debt transactions, working closely with senior team members across all stages of the investment lifecycle. This role offers hands-on exposure to credit analysis, structuring and portfolio management within a highly active platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Support analytical workstreams across the full transaction lifecycle
- Conduct credit analysis, financial modelling and due diligence
- Perform market research, competitive analysis and management referencing
- Prepare investment materials and internal credit documentation
- Support structuring and negotiation of transaction terms and documentation
- Assist in managing transaction processes across internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor portfolio companies and support ongoing relationship management
- Contribute to quarterly valuations and investor reporting
- Typically 1–3 years’ experience in investment banking, private credit, VC/growth equity, consulting or related roles
- Motivated team player. Flexible and open-minded in approach
- Strong financial modelling and financial statement analysis skills
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To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance
on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Finance and investment analysts and advisers (SOC 2422) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~203k in sampleSOC 2422
- Middle half £36,296–68,744
- Median £49,816
- Going rate £45,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BlackRock holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2422 going rate of £45,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.