Senior Investment Director / Head of Private Markets

Rix Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Investment Director to lead their private markets strategy. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team managing a diverse multi-asset class portfolio, including private equity and venture capital investments. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of buy-side experience, a strong network in the investment community, and a proven track record in portfolio management. If you are passionate about investment strategy and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of buy-side experience in family offices or asset management firms.
• Extensive experience in multi-asset portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Develop private markets strategy and oversee due diligence processes.
• Monitor and optimize the existing investment portfolio.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Networking

Job description

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