About the Company
Breakthrough Victoria Pty Ltd has been established to manage the Victorian Government's landmark Breakthrough Victoria Fund.
The organisation targets investments across Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-food, Clean Economy, Digital Technologies, and Health & Life Sciences, spanning all stages from pre-seed start-ups to scaling and growth opportunities.
With a focus on driving environmental and social advancements, Breakthrough Victoria is guided by its Investing for Impact objectives to deliver meaningful change.
About the Role
The Investment Manager plays a key role in driving the investment process at Breakthrough Victoria, managing deals from initial sourcing through to due diligence and execution.
This role requires a high degree of independence, initiative, and collaboration with senior team members.
You will be instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and advancing opportunities that align with Breakthrough Victoria's mission to foster innovation and drive economic growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop expertise and build a personal brand within the innovation ecosystem, contributing to investments that drive innovation, create positive change, and foster economic growth in Victoria.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct market research, financial analysis, and thorough company assessments to develop and support transaction structuring and negotiation, applying good quality control over all financial, commercial, and valuation analysis.Prepare investment reports and recommendations supported by analysis, evaluation, and assessment consistent with professional investment practices and in accordance with Breakthrough Victoria templates, for investment committee consideration.Contribute to and support the sound management of the investment pipeline; prioritising work streams, updating pipeline records, managing information/due diligence requests, and working with internal and external SMEs to validate investment theses.Work closely and cooperatively with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of the Breakthrough Victoria investment and corporate plans.Develop and maintain great relationships with our ecosystem partners and stakeholders such as investors, startups, incubators, and accelerators to drive outcomes for Breakthrough Victoria.Remain up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape in which Breakthrough Victoria operates. Key Requirements: Experience in due diligence, valuation, structuring, and negotiating investment opportunities.Significant experience in venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, consulting, or related fields.Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesise large amounts of data and approach investment challenges with innovative solutions.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present data-backed proposals to diverse audiences.Understanding of various asset classes and investment practices, with a particular focus on innovation and disruptive technologies.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders.At least 4 years of relevant investment experience, with exposure to venture capital investments being advantageous.A bachelor's or master's degree in commerce, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred. This is the suited role for you, if:
You are currently working in a funds management organisation, venture capital, or private equity firm.
This could also be a great opportunity for someone looking to transition from consulting or corporate finance into investment management.
You possess a strong analytical skillset and experience in supporting and/or driving deal processes, with exposure to a broad sector and/or a strong interest in further developing the breadth of your experience.
You are passionate about making a significant social impact and supporting investments that not only are commercially viable but also contribute to the future of Victoria.
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Jeremy Easy | ****** | 0432 230 245 at Kaizen Recruitment for a confidential discussion or apply directly.
Kaizen Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position and all applications will be reviewed and assessed directly by Kaizen Recruitment.
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