Joe

Investment Manager

I started working in finance after I left Durham University where I studied philosophy and psychology as an undergraduate degree and then completed a masters in Financial Management. I now work as an Investment Manager at a company called Gresham House, where I focus on asset-backed private equity deals. I spend the majority of my time looking for investment opportunities, making investments and then working with the companies we have invested in. Prior to my current role, I worked at a major UK bank and worked in the restructuring, private equity and structured debt finance teams.

In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, travelling and watching (historically playing) various sports, but more recently spend my time juggling the commitments that come from having a young family alongside a career and desire to stay fit and healthy.

What I can help you with:

• Insight into banking (and the various different roles)

• The differences between working at a big company vs a small company

• What a formal grad scheme is like

• Doing a philosophy/arts degree

• Discussing career options