Investment Director

AllStrat; Paris; On-site; USD 93,099 - 174,561; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense and security sector is seeking a Managing Director to join their investment team. This role involves significant responsibilities including investment origination, transaction execution, and active portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Private Equity or Venture Capital, with a strong track record in industrial or deeptech sectors. This forward-thinking company offers an exciting opportunity to shape strategic investments and engage with senior stakeholders, all while contributing to critical sectors that impact sovereignty. If you possess an entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Growth Equity.
• Strong expertise in deal structuring and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to deal origination, execution, and portfolio management.
• Lead internal structuring and team management.

Skills

Deal structuring

Due diligence

Valuation

Strategic thinking

Portfolio management

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Fluent English

Geopolitical dynamics understanding

Job description

AllStrat is a specialized firm in the defense and security sector with a unique expertise in strategic asset financing, government relations, and growth capital investment. We invest through dedicated funds and bespoke investment vehicles (SPVs), supporting European companies operating in sectors critical to sovereignty.

We leverage a trusted network across financial institutions, industrial leaders, and public authorities to identify proprietary deal flow and create long-term value for our portfolio companies.

As part of our expansion and the launch of our first thematic fund, we are looking for a Managing Director (MD) to join our investment team.

Equity partnership (Partner) opportunities may be considered depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

As MD, you will be a core member of the investment team, actively contributing to deal origination, execution, and portfolio management:

1. Investment origination & development of sector theses
2. Transaction execution
3. Portfolio monitoring & value creation
4. Internal structuring & team leadership
5. Fundraising support

Profile

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience, including at least 6 in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Growth Equity
• A proven track record in industrial and/or deeptech sectors
• Strong knowledge of defense, security, or dual-use technologies is a major plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset appreciated
• Please attach a summary of your investment track record along with your CV.

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, and valuation
• Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of industrial and geopolitical dynamics
• Proven experience in active portfolio management and CEO-level engagement
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders (CEOs, institutional actors, LPs)
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent negotiation and financial structuring skills
• Fluent English required; another European language is a plus

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales