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 Prospect?

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This role offers the chance 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