Investment & Commercial Associate

We’re searching for an Investment & Commercial Associate to join us at the centre of the Virgin universe, the Virgin Group. As a member of the Investment & Commercial team, you will play a critical role in driving growth in our investment portfolio and brand, thereby delivering long-term value to the Branson family. You will provide financial and analytical support to inform strategy and investment decisions, monitor portfolio company performance, and work closely with portfolio companies to aid in value creation across a range of projects and initiatives.   

If you’re a highly motivated individual with experience at a global investment bank or investment firm, looking to immerse yourself in a globally recognised brand, then this is the role for you!   

A bit about us

Virgin is a global family of businesses built on a simple idea: do things differently, and do them better. From travel and health to media, finance and space, we create experiences that shake up the norm and make people smile. For over 50 years, we’ve been driven by curiosity, bold thinking and a belief that business can be a force for good.

We’re a big brand, but not a big team. That means you’ll get stuck in, take real ownership, and see the impact of what you do every day. Around here, your career isn’t a straight line — it’s your adventure to shape.

What you’ll be getting stuck into

• Through financial and strategic analysis, support value creation from equity investments and brand licensees, ensuring strong commercial performance.   
• Manage and nurture the portfolio of existing equity investments and brand licensees.   
• Support initiatives to source investment, co-investment, and licensing opportunities, driving diligence efforts to assess attractiveness of potential investments through quantitative and qualitative analyses.  
• Support the evaluation of new brand licensing opportunities, while also managing and overseeing branded businesses in collaboration with our Brand, Loyalty, and Finance teams. 
• Help analyse and manage intrinsic company risks and exogenous risks.  
• Support preparation of internal and external presentations and discussion materials, including updates, recommendations, pitches and negotiation documents, and participating in related discussions.   

What you’ll bring

• 2-3 years total relevant experience at a global investment bank or financial advisory firm.  
• Strong functional, technical, financial, accounting and modelling skills.  
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and ability to balance economic/financial considerations with wider strategic priorities.  
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work successfully independently and collaboratively as a part of a complex team.  
• Ability to view decisions objectively and accurately to weigh conflicting data points and perspectives to achieve an optimal investment outcome.  
• Ability to identify and resolve information gaps, and conduct analytical work to support decision making.  
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.   

What you’ll get in return:

We know life doesn’t stop when work starts. So we’ve built our benefits to support you - at work and beyond.

Life – support when it matters most, with healthcare from day one, family-friendly policies and help for life’s bigger moments
Work – the foundations that set you up for the future, including a competitive pension, life assurance and options like our EV scheme
Spirit – space to grow and enjoy the journey, with a personal learning budget, mentoring, volunteering time… and our famous “Screw it, let’s do it” pot

It’s all designed to help you feel your best, do your best, and enjoy the ride - with a few extra Virgin touches along the way (because we don’t really do “standard”).

The essentials

We're open to offering visa sponsorship for this role – we'll chat if that’s something you’ll need. 

Salary: £90,000 + bonus - we’re big on transparency, so no smoke and mirrors here. There's plenty of room for growth as you develop in the role.

Where you’ll work: We come together in the office approx. 3 days a week — the rest is yours to work in your own space

Closing date: 24 May 2026

Bring your whole self

We welcome people from all walks of life, with all kinds of experiences and ways of thinking. Different perspectives, however your mind works, help us see things differently and do things better.

If there’s anything we can do to support you through the hiring process, just let us know, we’ll always do our best to make it work for you.

We believe in using business as a force for good, creating positive change for our people, our communities and the world around us. That includes being a Fair Chance employer and championing strengths like dyslexic thinking - staying open, listening to individual circumstances and focusing on potential.

Where could this role take you? Your Virgin adventure starts here