Senior Investment Director / Head of Private Markets

Senior Investment Director / Head of Private Markets

A large-scale international single-family office of prominent tech entrepreneurs, based in London, is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Investment Director with deep expertise and a strong network in private markets, as well as a solid understanding of multi-asset class investing.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of buy-side experience within family offices or asset management firms (AUM $3bn+). This role offers a unique opportunity to join a lean, professional team managing a substantial multi-asset class portfolio across private and public markets globally, including private equity and venture capital fund investments, hedge funds, public equities, fixed income, and direct investments.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the development of the private markets strategy (private equity, venture capital).
2. Contribute to strategic discussions on other asset classes and the overall portfolio.
3. Oversee and enhance due diligence and monitoring processes for private market investments.
4. Conduct in-depth due diligence on private equity fund managers and prepare investment recommendations.
5. Monitor, evaluate, and optimize the existing investment portfolio.
6. Build and maintain strategic relationships with fund managers, co-investors, family offices, and advisors.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior buy-side role, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring private and public market investments.
2. Experience within family offices, asset management firms (AUM $3bn+), institutional investors, or private equity firms.
3. Extensive experience in multi-asset portfolio management, including portfolio construction and monitoring.
4. Hands-on expertise in fund investments across private equity and venture capital.
5. Strong analytical skills and a structured, critical-thinking approach to investment decision-making.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex investment ideas into clear, actionable insights.
7. An established network of fund managers, co-investors, and direct investment partners.
8. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, high-performance team.

This is an office-based role in the St James’s area, London.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Management

Industries

Investment Management, Financial Services, and Investment Advice