As the lead analyst, you will own the end-to-end investment underwriting cycle, from credit evaluation and complex multi-scenario modelling to presenting investment memoranda. You will play a pivotal role in portfolio reporting and borrower relations while mentoring junior team members within a fast-growing, technology-enabled finance platform.
Senior Investment Analyst at Heirloom Fair Legal
Join Heirloom Fair Legal as a Senior Investment Analyst and take a lead role in a fast-growing specialty finance firm based in London. Backed by a stable family office, you will own the end-to-end underwriting cycle for bespoke legal funding solutions, utilizing proprietary technology to gain a structural edge in the insolvency and professional services market. This is a unique opportunity to mentor junior analysts, manage borrower relationships, and work directly with a founding team boasting over 20 years of expertise in the legal finance sector. If you are a credit expert with five or more years of experience, this high-impact role offers substantial professional growth and the chance to shape a growing portfolio.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Heirloom Fair Legal
Role overview
Heirloom Fair Legal is a legal financing and services provider focused on UK individual and small business consumer protection claims, particularly in the smaller dispute resolution and small-claims segment of the legal sector.[8][9] The company uses data and technology to streamline litigation and legal finance operations, aiming to make the small-claims process more accessible and cost‑effective for claimants while improving efficiency, quality, and risk mitigation for funding operations.[8][9] It provides disbursement funding and positions itself as a one‑stop shop for legal representation, disbursement funding and after‑the‑event insurance, with plans to expand further into adjudication, insurance, and representation services.[3][8] Heirloom Fair Legal is backed by a family office and a strong internal capital base, with a team that collectively has over 20 years of experience across legal, technology, and finance.[9] The UK operating entity HEIRLOOM FAIR LEGAL LTD is registered as a private limited company with activities listed under financial management and management consultancy other than financial management, reflecting its focus on legal finance and related advisory services.[1]
What you will do
- Execute deep-dive credit evaluations and due diligence on borrowers and legal collateral to drive high-stakes investment decisions.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to forecast cash flows and identify risk drivers across the firm’s diverse portfolio.
- Act as the primary liaison for borrowers and present detailed investment memoranda directly to the Investment Committee.
Who this is a fit for
- Has 5+ years of experience in private investment analysis or specialty credit, specifically within legal or insolvency settings.
- Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in complex financial modelling and the ability to translate economic risks into clear, actionable reports.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics; a CFA designation or Master’s degree is highly preferred for this leadership position.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the underwriting strategy for a technology-driven lender with a unique structural advantage in high-volume, lower-value collateral markets.
- Enjoy high stability with capital provided by an internal family office, insulating the firm from broader venture capital or fundraising cycles.
- Join a seasoned founding team with 20+ years of legal finance expertise while mentoring junior talent in a high-growth environment.
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