Venture Capital Associate - Sydney, Growth & AI Toolkit

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search) is partnering with a leading Venture Capital firm to hire an Investment Associate in Sydney. The role offers exposure to live deals from day one, working closely with Partners and the wider investment team.

You will evaluate opportunities, drive due diligence, and support portfolio companies while developing a long-term career in venture capital within a rigorous, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate advisory, strategy consulting, corporate development or investing.
• Genuine interest in venture capital and building networks with founders.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hustle and ability to work efficiently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Identify investment opportunities through in-depth analysis and recommendations.
• Support due diligence, technical modelling, and prepare IC materials.
• Support founders and portfolio companies, contributing to growth and value creation.
• Assist in managing AI agents and toolkit to support pipeline and investment processing.
• Represent the firm at events and begin building personal voice through content and community building.
• Be coachable to the firm’s broader aims.

Skills

Financial modelling

Investment analysis

Written & verbal communication

Networking

Curiosity

Job description

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search) is partnering with a leading Venture Capital firm to hire an Investment Associate in Sydney. The role offers exposure to live deals from day one, working closely with Partners and the wider investment team.

You will evaluate opportunities, drive due diligence, and support portfolio companies while developing a long-term career in venture capital within a rigorous, growth-focused environment.