Kaizen Recruitment is partnering with Innovation Victoria to find an outstanding Investment Principal - Funds Management who will play a critical role in shaping and managing investment strategies that support Victoria's innovation, venture capital and economic growth agenda.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Funds Management, this role will manage Innovation Victoria's fund investment portfolio and support future investment initiatives that drive Victoria's innovation and venture ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include:

Investment & Funds Management

- Manage Innovation Victoria's portfolio of fund investments
- Support investment strategy and asset allocation decisions
- Identify, assess and recommend new fund and co-investment opportunities
- Evaluate and select external fund managers
- Present investment recommendations to leadership and governance committees

Portfolio Management & Value Creation

- Monitor portfolio performance and investment compliance
- Support fund managers and portfolio companies to achieve growth objectives
- Drive value creation across capital, growth and commercialisation initiatives
- Optimise portfolio outcomes and long-term investment returns

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

- Build relationships across the VC, startup and investment ecosystem
- Engage with fund managers, founders, co-investors and key stakeholders
- Provide investment insights and reporting to senior leadership




- Support portfolio governance, risk management and oversight
- Represent Innovation Victoria on boards, committees and advisory groups

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead and develop a high-performing investment team
- Mentor and coach investment professionals
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence
- Champion Innovation Victoria's values and strategic objectives

About You & Key Capabilities

This role would suit an experienced investment professional from venture capital, funds management, superannuation, private markets or a related investment environment who is passionate about innovation, startup investing and supporting the growth of emerging businesses.

- Investment origination, execution and portfolio management experience.
- Expertise in valuation, due diligence, financial modelling and performance analysis.
- Knowledge of venture capital, private markets, governance and risk.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
- Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication, strategic thinking and commercial judgement.

Why This Prospect?

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to Victoria's future innovation and investment landscape while working alongside experienced leaders across government, venture capital and entrepreneurship.

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📌 Investment Principal - Funds Management (Melbourne)
🏢 Kaizen Recruitment
📍 Melbourne