Senior Investment Director / Head of Private Markets

Rix Capital; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Investment Director to lead their private markets strategy. This role requires a dynamic individual with extensive buy-side experience, particularly in family offices or asset management. You'll manage a diverse multi-asset class portfolio, including private equity and venture capital investments. The position offers a unique opportunity to work within a lean, professional team in a vibrant London office. If you possess strong analytical skills and an established network in the investment community, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of buy-side experience in family offices or asset management.
• Hands-on expertise in private equity and venture capital investments.

Responsibilities

• Develop private markets strategy and contribute to asset class discussions.
• Conduct due diligence on private equity fund managers.

Skills

Private Equity

Venture Capital

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Investment Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

MBA or Equivalent

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Senior Investment Director / Head of Private Markets

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Full Job Description

A multi-billion 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:

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

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior buy-side role, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring private and public market investments.
• Experience within family offices, asset management firms (AUM $3bn+), institutional investors, or private equity firms.
• Hands-on expertise in fund investments across private equity and venture capital.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, critical-thinking approach to investment decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex investment ideas into clear, actionable insights.
• An established network of fund managers, co-investors, and direct investment partners.
• 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.