Investment Director in Family Office

Investment Director in Family Office
Salary on Application
Location: Central London
 
A prestigious, international single-family office headquartered in London is seeking a dynamic Investment Director. This role requires deep expertise in private markets and a broad understanding of multi-asset class investing, backed by a strong professional network.
The successful candidate will bring 7–10 years of buy-side experience from family offices or asset managers overseeing $3bn+ in AUM. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-calibre team responsible for managing a global, diversified portfolio spanning private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, public equities, fixed income, and direct investments.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Help shape and refine the private markets strategy, including private equity and venture capital.
• Contribute to investment decisions across all asset classes within a multi-asset portfolio.
• Lead and improve due diligence and ongoing monitoring processes for private investments.
• Conduct deep-dive assessments of private equity fund managers and generate well-reasoned investment recommendations.
• Track, evaluate, and enhance portfolio performance and risk exposure.
• Build and nurture relationships with fund managers, co-investors, family offices, and key advisors.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior buy-side role with a focus on private and public market investments.
• Background in family offices, institutional asset managers (AUM $3bn+), or private equity firms.
• Proven expertise in managing diversified portfolios, including construction, allocation, and performance tracking.
• Direct experience in fund investing across private equity and venture capital.
• Strong analytical mindset and structured approach to investment analysis and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to simplify and articulate complex ideas.
• A well-developed network of investment partners, including GPs, LPs, and co-investors.
• Self-driven, with the ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with a small, high-performance team.