Vice President – Private Equity

City

Sydney

Location type

Hybrid

The Company

We are working with a highly regarded Australian private equity firm that specialises in backing and scaling mid-market businesses. With strong momentum and an active investment pipeline, the firm is seeking a Vice President to play a senior role across deal execution and portfolio growth.

The Role

As Vice President, you will lead end-to-end execution on new investments, from origination through to close. You will take a front-seat role with portfolio companies, partnering with management teams to drive strategy and operational initiatives. The role also offers exposure to fundraising and investor engagement at a senior level, with a clear pathway to Director-level responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of new investments, from origination to completion.

  • Drive portfolio company growth, strategy, and operational initiatives.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with management teams and investors.

  • Contribute to fundraising and broader firm development initiatives.

  • Support origination efforts and pipeline development in the mid-market.

About You

  • 7–10 years’ experience, with prior private equity investing required.

  • Strong transaction background (private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting).

  • Proven ability to deliver growth and value creation through portfolio company engagement.

  • Commercially sharp, resilient, and comfortable working autonomously.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to take ownership of deals and outcomes.

What's On Offer

  • Visible, senior role in a well-capitalised and respected private equity manager.

  • Autonomy and responsibility across transactions and portfolio value creation.

  • Direct exposure to fundraising and investor engagement.

  • Clear progression path to Director-level responsibility.