Octopus Group
About the Role What's in it for you? You'll play a key part in shaping the valuation process, reporting and analysis. Reporting into the Head of Ventures Valuations, you'll help with the preparation of portfolio valuations, engage in the collection and analysis of portfolio company data, and be a key contributor to investment track record analysis. The team: Understanding, monitoring and reporting on the performance of our portfolio companies post-investment is an important function of our business. The valuations team was set up in 2022 as an independent function within Octopus Ventures and continues to grow and develop into an integral part of the fund operating and management processes. It is responsible for valuing all the portfolio companies we are invested in the Ventures' funds. We work closely with the investment managers to understand valuation drivers within our portfolio companies, the investment thesis, and company performance. We also work hand-in-hand with finance and operations teams to produce internal and LP reporting, Annual Reports, and other material key for Ventures' stakeholder management. What will you be doing? Supporting the preparatory work for reporting valuations including internal information gathering, model roll forwards and taking on the project management of the process, including organising preliminary and review meetings with stakeholders and minute taking of portfolio review meetings. Preparation of individual portfolio company valuations, typically on a bi-annual basis which includes: Collation of portfolio data, gathering of relevant market comparables, valuation model building (including waterfall modelling). Preparation of valuation papers, including commentary on trading performance, justification for selected valuation methodology and selected input, additional commentary on triangulation. Preparation of materials required to support the valuation sign-off process for the Valuation Committee, the Fund Board and the auditors. Attending Valuation Committee meetings as observer and be responsible for taking appropriate and accurate minutes of the discussion and conclusion. Taking responsibility for evidence gathering, filing and audit trails including supporting on the audit and fund administration processes. Fund Performance and other reporting Preparation of regular analysis on fund performance and underlying drivers of this. Preparation of various analysis needed for marketing and financial reporting. Improving Models and Processes Supporting in the day-to-day execution and ongoing enhancement of all ventures valuations workstreams, including taking ownership of model improvements. Qualifications Valuation experience essential - most likely in a consulting firm, some of which will have been spent working on portfolio valuations for private equity, venture capital or alternative investment space. ACA / ACCA qualified or CFA charter holder (preferred but not essential) An understanding of International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines. This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that. Benefits A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan Untracked holiday Hybrid working - most of our people spend 3 days a week in the office Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection Private medical insurance for you and your family Electric vehicle leasing Our Values At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That's why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders - employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders - are considered in every decision we make. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued, and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development, we embrace and celebrate all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. We're proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process, we'll be happy to accommodate where possible.
About the Role What's in it for you? You'll play a key part in shaping the valuation process, reporting and analysis. Reporting into the Head of Ventures Valuations, you'll help with the preparation of portfolio valuations, engage in the collection and analysis of portfolio company data, and be a key contributor to investment track record analysis. The team: Understanding, monitoring and reporting on the performance of our portfolio companies post-investment is an important function of our business. The valuations team was set up in 2022 as an independent function within Octopus Ventures and continues to grow and develop into an integral part of the fund operating and management processes. It is responsible for valuing all the portfolio companies we are invested in the Ventures' funds. We work closely with the investment managers to understand valuation drivers within our portfolio companies, the investment thesis, and company performance. We also work hand-in-hand with finance and operations teams to produce internal and LP reporting, Annual Reports, and other material key for Ventures' stakeholder management. What will you be doing? Supporting the preparatory work for reporting valuations including internal information gathering, model roll forwards and taking on the project management of the process, including organising preliminary and review meetings with stakeholders and minute taking of portfolio review meetings. Preparation of individual portfolio company valuations, typically on a bi-annual basis which includes: Collation of portfolio data, gathering of relevant market comparables, valuation model building (including waterfall modelling). Preparation of valuation papers, including commentary on trading performance, justification for selected valuation methodology and selected input, additional commentary on triangulation. Preparation of materials required to support the valuation sign-off process for the Valuation Committee, the Fund Board and the auditors. Attending Valuation Committee meetings as observer and be responsible for taking appropriate and accurate minutes of the discussion and conclusion. Taking responsibility for evidence gathering, filing and audit trails including supporting on the audit and fund administration processes. Fund Performance and other reporting Preparation of regular analysis on fund performance and underlying drivers of this. Preparation of various analysis needed for marketing and financial reporting. Improving Models and Processes Supporting in the day-to-day execution and ongoing enhancement of all ventures valuations workstreams, including taking ownership of model improvements. Qualifications Valuation experience essential - most likely in a consulting firm, some of which will have been spent working on portfolio valuations for private equity, venture capital or alternative investment space. ACA / ACCA qualified or CFA charter holder (preferred but not essential) An understanding of International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines. This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that. Benefits A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan Untracked holiday Hybrid working - most of our people spend 3 days a week in the office Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection Private medical insurance for you and your family Electric vehicle leasing Our Values At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That's why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders - employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders - are considered in every decision we make. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued, and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development, we embrace and celebrate all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. We're proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to opt-in to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process, we'll be happy to accommodate where possible.
Octopus Group
Addressing Black representation in the energy industry At Octopus Energy, our mission is to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all. In order to succeed, we need to build a team that represents everyone in our society. Unfortunately, Black professionals make up less than 2% of the energy workforce, which is a significant under representation compared to the ethnic composition of the UK. To help address this, we have created an internship programme that is only open to candidates who identify with any Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background. We are committed to promoting equality, and this internship is an important step in our effort to foster greater diversity and inclusiveness in our business and industry. Applications for all our internships will close on the 27th April. Location: London office Duration: Full time, 6th July-28th August Pay: £28,000 (pro rata) Application deadline: April 27th, 2026 Who we are We are an international energy supply company who put customers at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to give outrageously good customer service, and fight to make energy fairer, more affordable, and more accessible for all. We are striving to halt the climate emergency by unlocking a smart, 100% green grid. We are using technology to transform the energy system; making electricity green and affordable, creating one of a kind energy innovations. About the role To achieve Net Zero emissions, greater grid flexibility is essential to cope with a growing range of low carbon technologies making up the power sector as well as enable the decarbonisation of heating and transport. Octopus Energy is at the forefront of the energy transition and developing innovation to meet the grand system challenges of decarbonisation. You will be a key member of the team that develops transformational solutions and rapidly implements these to meet the urgent and global need for energy flexibility. We are looking for a Flexibility Intern to join our fast growing team in order to provide robust quantitative and qualitative assessments which underpin our flexibility strategy. As part of this, you will be doing research into our customer base and provide the team with insights on consumer behaviour. What You'll Do Learn about the structure of the GB electricity market, especially how flexible factors are incentivised to balance the grid Develop modelling capabilities to enable analysis on consumer behaviour and characteristics and how they impact value to the company Present findings to an internal audience What You'll Need We're looking for someone with an interest in grid flexibility, smart energy systems and data analysis. In addition to this, someone who has the ability to relate to individuals and engage with other team members. You won't need to have any prior experience or knowledge in flexibility, however you should be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of ability and interest. We're looking for candidates with numerical competencies as well as some Excel experience. You will need to have, or learn over the course of the internship, the capability to write basic scripts. You would be working with one of the following programming tools : SQL Databricks Python Furthermore, we are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate the following: An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn Inquisitive mindset, someone who enjoys diving into detail to find solutions to wide range of challenging problems Excellent communication and documentation skills An interest in sustainability, green energy and Net Zero power systems
Addressing Black representation in the energy industry At Octopus Energy, our mission is to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all. In order to succeed, we need to build a team that represents everyone in our society. Unfortunately, Black professionals make up less than 2% of the energy workforce, which is a significant under representation compared to the ethnic composition of the UK. To help address this, we have created an internship programme that is only open to candidates who identify with any Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background. We are committed to promoting equality, and this internship is an important step in our effort to foster greater diversity and inclusiveness in our business and industry. Applications for all our internships will close on the 27th April. Location: London office Duration: Full time, 6th July-28th August Pay: £28,000 (pro rata) Application deadline: April 27th, 2026 Who we are We are an international energy supply company who put customers at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to give outrageously good customer service, and fight to make energy fairer, more affordable, and more accessible for all. We are striving to halt the climate emergency by unlocking a smart, 100% green grid. We are using technology to transform the energy system; making electricity green and affordable, creating one of a kind energy innovations. About the role To achieve Net Zero emissions, greater grid flexibility is essential to cope with a growing range of low carbon technologies making up the power sector as well as enable the decarbonisation of heating and transport. Octopus Energy is at the forefront of the energy transition and developing innovation to meet the grand system challenges of decarbonisation. You will be a key member of the team that develops transformational solutions and rapidly implements these to meet the urgent and global need for energy flexibility. We are looking for a Flexibility Intern to join our fast growing team in order to provide robust quantitative and qualitative assessments which underpin our flexibility strategy. As part of this, you will be doing research into our customer base and provide the team with insights on consumer behaviour. What You'll Do Learn about the structure of the GB electricity market, especially how flexible factors are incentivised to balance the grid Develop modelling capabilities to enable analysis on consumer behaviour and characteristics and how they impact value to the company Present findings to an internal audience What You'll Need We're looking for someone with an interest in grid flexibility, smart energy systems and data analysis. In addition to this, someone who has the ability to relate to individuals and engage with other team members. You won't need to have any prior experience or knowledge in flexibility, however you should be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of ability and interest. We're looking for candidates with numerical competencies as well as some Excel experience. You will need to have, or learn over the course of the internship, the capability to write basic scripts. You would be working with one of the following programming tools : SQL Databricks Python Furthermore, we are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate the following: An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn Inquisitive mindset, someone who enjoys diving into detail to find solutions to wide range of challenging problems Excellent communication and documentation skills An interest in sustainability, green energy and Net Zero power systems