Investments & Portfolio Management Associate

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investments & Portfolio Management Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will explore emerging technologies and startup innovation, helping to shape the external brand while building a high-quality investment pipeline. Your expertise in early-stage investing will be crucial as you engage with VCs and startups, manage multiple projects, and provide insights that drive growth. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact, alongside a range of benefits designed to support your career and work-life balance.

Benefits

Boosted superannuation with 13%

Up to 50% off personal insurance

5 myLeave days per year

Work from home flexibility

20 weeks paid parental leave

Dedicated career growth programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in early-stage investing or tech innovation.
• Strong network within the startup and VC ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Support investment processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify technologies and build investment pipeline.

Skills

Early-stage investing

Startup innovation

Due diligence

Commercial negotiations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Create impact as an Investments & Portfolio Management Associate

Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.

Your Role

In this role, you’ll help shape Firemark Ventures’ external brand while exploring the world of emerging tech and startup innovation. You’ll identify cutting-edge technologies, analyse competitive landscapes, and help build a high-quality investment pipeline—through both inbound interest and proactive outreach. You’ll collaborate with VCs, CVCs, and the wider innovation ecosystem—locally and globally—to share insights and open doors to new opportunities. Throughout the investment process, you’ll support pitch sessions, stakeholder engagement, evaluations, and recommendations on strategic and commercial fit. Post-investment, you’ll help unlock value by connecting portfolio startups with IAG’s operating divisions—driving growth for both sides.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Investment Deal Flow

This is a permanent role, and we welcome applicants from Naarm (Melbourne) or Gadigal Country (Sydney).

About You

• 2–3 years’ experience in early-stage investing, startups, or tech innovation—ideally from VC / CVC, a startup, or a top-tier advisory firm (e.g., consulting or investment banking).
• Genuine passion for technology, startups, and investing—with the ability to clearly articulate it.
• Hands-on deal execution experience, including due diligence and ideally exposure to commercial negotiations.
• Strong network within the Australian and/or global startup and venture capital ecosystem.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders with strong delivery and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a creative, problem-solving approach.
• Clear and confident communicator—able to influence and present strategic thinking across all levels.
• Solid understanding of emerging technologies, global innovation trends, and the VC / CVC landscape.
• Commercial awareness of what drives value in early-stage businesses.
• Strong analytical skills—able to synthesize research into actionable insights and compelling investment theses.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can work independently when needed.

Applications close on 29th April 2025 at 23:59 AEST.

Benefits

Joining IAG you’ll have access to a range of benefits from across the Group:

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy

About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life balance, and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.