Investment manager within quantum technologies 

Accession date 01/01/2026 or soonest possible hereafter   Workplace London   Work hours Full time for 2 years with the possibilities of extension

 

Building upon a unique quantum science legacy, Denmark has strong ambitions for growing the emerging Danish quantum ecosystem. Do you have the skills, interest, and drive to play an important part in helping Denmark realize its ambitions?

 

Invest in Denmark is looking for an Investment Manager to attract quantum technology foreign direct investments to Denmark, build collaborations between the ecosystem in Europe and Denmark within quantum, and further develop bilateral government cooperation in the quantum area between UK and Denmark.

 

You will be based at the Danish Embassy in London and report directly to the Market Director for Europe who is based in Copenhagen. As a member of our European team of 10 experienced investment managers (three of them placed in London), you will be part of our global organization of 60 colleagues working with investment promotion. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with the political department at the Embassy.

 

Job description

The Government of Denmark aims to unlock the immense potential of quantum technologies, not only in the realm of research but also in translating this knowledge into solutions that can benefit society, businesses, national security, and international cooperation. A key priority in the national strategy is to develop international quantum partnerships and attract foreign companies bringing knowledge, talent, and capital to the unique quantum ecosystem in Denmark.

 

Against this backdrop, Invest in Denmark’s new Investment Manager in London will identify, contact, and cultivate contacts with European companies and relevant organizations and associations working within quantum technology. As Investment Manager, you will interact closely with eco-systems in Denmark alongside colleagues from across the European team and specialized colleagues in Denmark to promote Danish quantum strongholds. The investment manager will also support work related to bilateral government cooperation and agreements as well as collaboration between the quantum ecosystems in UK and Denmark. This will be done in close coordination with the political department at the Embassy of Denmark in London and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Tech department in Copenhagen.

 

The main tasks and responsibilities as Investment Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Promote Denmark as an investment destination for European companies by organizing and implementing one-on-one company meetings, marketing events & roundtables targeting potential investors,
• Develop and manage a pipeline of investment projects,
• Provide business development services for clients related to:
  • Danish framework conditions and industry specific advantages of Denmark
  • Market and R&D opportunities
  • Benchmarking of Denmark in relation to other countries (competitor analysis),

   

• Monitor local policy development within quantum in relation to rules, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, grant schemes, dual-use/security related issues etc.,
• Establish, develop and maintain network relations with relevant stakeholders in the British quantum ecosystem (start-ups, universities/academic hubs, corporates, technological institutions, government/policy bodies, investors etc.) to facilitate relationship building and international collaboration on quantum between Denmark and the UK,
• Service visiting Danish ministers, Members of Parliament and other government delegations, providing input for talking points, speeches and background information as well as use network relations to organise relevant meetings,
• Contribute to communication work of Invest in Denmark as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

   

  Required qualifications

• A MSc in STEM, business, economics, or finance,
• Commercial mindset, and ability to understand strategic decision-making processes within various stakeholders in the quantum ecosystem (start-ups, academia, public authorities, corporates and investors),
• Ability to understand policy processes and work with government organizations,
• Capacity to manage several tasks independently and efficiently,
• A team-player who values a good working environment with a strong focus on cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Substantial working experience in relevant roles, including documented international sales, consulting or business development experience from reputable organizations, with priority given to candidates with quantum related experience,
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Danish is an advantage.

   

  We offer

• An international, exciting and dynamic work environment,
• An opportunity to build an international network at the forefront of British-Danish quantum cooperation,
• Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences,
• Travel within Europe and occasional visits to Denmark;
• A large degree of independence in achieving KPIs.

   

  Employment conditions

• You will be offered employment on a local contract for an initial duration of two years with the possibility of extension;
• This is a full-time salary position, the Embassy’s standard work week is 37 hours;
• You will have a large degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours;
• The employment will be in accordance with the salary scale for locally employed staff at the embassy. Monthly salary 3,734 GBP for employees subject to UK income tax or 3, 151 GBP for tax-exempt employees. This is subject to NIC deduction. An additional allowance may be added based on qualifications and experience.
• You will be entitled to 25paid holiday days per year; combined DK/UK public holidays are additional to this.

 

Application and recruitment process

 

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to [email protected] Please title the subject line: “Application - Investment Manager within Quantum Technologies, UK - name”. Please note that sending personal information over the internet is at your own risk.

 

Application deadline is 8 October. We will be reviewing applications on a running basis and plan to conduct 1st and 2nd interviews in English through video conferencing during week of 20 – 24 October.

 

The Danish Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of nationality, race, sex, religion, age or disability.

 

No offer of employment will be made until a candidate has passed security clearance by the Danish Security and Intelligence Service. Any offer of employment will be conditional on and subject to certain conditions being met, including (but not limited to) the candidate providing evidence of right to work in the UK and providing references which are satisfactory to the Embassy.

 

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Market Director for Europe at Invest in Denmark, Laura Thorborg, [email protected] / tel. +453392 0950 or Head of Trade at the Danish Embassy in London, Hans Peter Kay ([email protected]) / tel. +44 2073330241.

 

About us

Invest in Denmark is part of the Danish Trade Council, a division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Invest in Denmark is the Danish Government’s official investment promotion organization which, in close cooperation with Danish partners, works to attract foreign companies to Denmark especially in the knowledge- and technology-intensive areas of Tech, Life Sciences and CleanTech.

 

For more information about the Invest in Denmark, please visit: https://investindk.com/