Associate Director or Investment Manager - Private Equity

City

Sydney

Location type

Onsite

The Company

We’re partnering with one of Australia’s best-performing mid-market private equity funds on the search for an Associate Director for their investment team.

The firm has built a standout reputation for top-quartile returns, disciplined investing, and hands-on operational value creation. With a strong multi-vintage track record, a highly aligned LP base, and an active deal pipeline, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a genuinely top-tier platform.

This role suits someone ready to take meaningful ownership across investments, work closely with partners, and play a visible role in driving outcomes across the portfolio.

The Role

  • Join a top-quartile Australian mid-market PE fund with a proven performance track record

  • Broad exposure across origination, execution, and portfolio management

  • Direct involvement with portfolio company boards and senior leadership teams

  • Lean, high-calibre investment team with real autonomy and influence

  • Strong deal flow supported by long-term, aligned capital

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities

  • Build and review complex financial models, investment cases, and IC materials

  • Drive due diligence processes across financial, commercial, and operational workstreams

  • Partner closely with portfolio company management on strategy, performance, and value creation initiatives

  • Support exit planning and transaction execution

About You

  • ~5–9 years’ experience within private equity, with prior investment banking or strategy consulting experience

  • Private Equity experience essential

  • Strong technical skills combined with sound commercial judgement

  • Comfortable operating with high ownership in fast-moving environments

  • Confident, credible communicator with the ability to engage at CEO and board level

What's On Offer

Opportunities to step into an Associate Director seat within a consistently top-performing Australian PE fund are rare. This role offers real responsibility, exposure to decision-makers, and long-term progression within a platform known for performance, culture, and disciplined investing.