Lead the next phase of growth for a residential property investment platform Broad mandate across capital raising, customer acquisition and funds management.
Newly created executive role with direct influence on strategy and growth.
Kaizen Recruitment is proud to partner with LongView, an innovative Australian property and financial services business that is transforming how investors access residential property.
LongView is a purpose-driven for-profit enterprise that is seeking to enhance access to secure and dignified housing for all Australians.
Having recently closed its first investment fund (with a 14.1% IRR net of fees since inception) and successfully launched its second fund, LongView is entering an exciting growth phase and continuing to expand its investment platform.
This newly created executive role will work closely with the founders and leadership team to build and scale the fund's management business.
The Chance As part of the executive leadership team, you will be responsible for building and leading the fund's management platform while ensuring strong investment outcomes and disciplined business growth.
The mandate spans three key areas: Capital Raising Distribution Oversee the capital raising team across wholesale and adviser channels, driving fundraising performance while supporting the launch and growth of future investment products.
Manage investor relationships and third-party distribution partners.
Customer Acquisition Capital Deployment Unlike traditional private equity or private credit funds, LongView sources investment opportunities through a sophisticated consumer acquisition platform that connects directly with Australian homeowners.
You'll oversee the customer acquisition strategy, ensuring capital is deployed efficiently while maintaining strong investment discipline and portfolio quality.
Funds Management Platform Operations Lead the ongoing development of the funds management platform.
Oversee governance, investment operations and fund performance.
Work closely with Finance, Compliance, Technology,



Trustees and external advisers.
Build the capability required to support future funds and increasing FUM.
The ideal candidate You are an experienced executive who enjoys building businesses, leading through complexity and creating long-term value.
You will likely bring 15+ years' experience across funds management, private credit, private lending, wealth management or alternative investments, with a proven track record leading investment businesses through periods of growth and transformation.
You'll have demonstrated strength across several of the following areas: Successfully raising and scaling investment funds through wholesale or adviser channels, with the credibility to lead fundraising teams, distribution partners and key investor relationships.
Leading investment teams responsible for portfolio construction, capital deployment and investment governance, while maintaining disciplined return and risk outcomes.
Building or commercialising regulated financial products, combining strong commercial judgement with an understanding of customer acquisition, marketing strategy and distribution.
The commercial judgement to balance capital availability with disciplined deployment, recognising when growth opportunities should be accelerated and when investment discipline must take priority.
Strong knowledge of investment governance, fund structures, compliance frameworks and Australian financial services regulation, with the ability to operate confidently across Boards, Investment Committees and executive leadership teams.
A track record of building teams,



implementing scalable operating frameworks and leading organisations through periods of significant growth and organisational change.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to become the investment voice of the organisation across investors, distribution partners, regulators, the Board and executive leadership.
Contribution to not-for-profit community-facing activities and participation in purpose-driven for-profit organisations.
Most importantly, you are an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys creating something rather than simply maintaining it.
You are comfortable operating in a growth environment where strategy, execution and leadership intersect, and where commercial outcomes are achieved by bringing together capital raising, customer acquisition and disciplined investment management.
Residential property, mortgage lending or home equity investment experience will be viewed favourably but is not essential.
We are seeking an exceptional executive with the leadership capability, commercial acumen and strategic judgement to build a scalable investment platform.
Why This Prospect?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an innovative Australian investment platform.
You'll join the business at a pivotal stage of its growth and play a central role in building the next generation of residential investment solutions.
You'll have the opportunity to: Build a next-generation investment platform from proof of concept through to institutional scale.
Lead across capital raising, customer acquisition and funds management.
Work alongside an entrepreneurial leadership team.
Shape future investment products and platform strategy.
Build and lead the funds management function as the business grows.
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact: Matt McGilton on ************ or apply via the attached link.
Kaizen Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position, and Kaizen Recruitment will review and assess all applications directly.

📌 Head Of Funds Management (Victoria)
🏢 Kaizen Recruitment
📍 Victoria