Job Description
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 workplace 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 Opportunity?
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 (Victoria)
🏢 Kaizen Recruitment
📍 Victoria