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.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Investment & Funds Management
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Manage Innovation Victoria's portfolio of fund investments
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Support investment strategy and asset allocation decisions
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Identify, assess and recommend new fund and co-investment opportunities
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Evaluate and select external fund managers
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Present investment recommendations to leadership and governance committees
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Portfolio Management & Value Creation
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Monitor portfolio performance and investment compliance
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Support fund managers and portfolio companies to achieve growth objectives
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Drive value creation across capital, growth and commercialisation initiatives
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Optimise portfolio outcomes and long-term investment returns
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Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
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Build relationships across the VC, startup and investment ecosystem
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Engage with fund managers, founders, co-investors and key stakeholders
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Provide investment insights and reporting to senior leadership
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Support portfolio governance, risk management and oversight
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Represent Innovation Victoria on boards, committees and advisory groups
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Leadership & Team Development
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Lead and develop a high-performing investment team
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Mentor and coach investment professionals
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Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence
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Champion Innovation Victoria's values and strategic objectives
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About You & Key Capabilities
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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.
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Investment origination, execution and portfolio management experience.
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Expertise in valuation, due diligence, financial modelling and performance analysis.
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Knowledge of venture capital, private markets, governance and risk.
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Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
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Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams.
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Exceptional communication, strategic thinking and commercial judgement.
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Why This Opportunity?
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This role offers the prospect 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