Managing Director of Funds

As a Managing Director of Funds, you will lead a global team of 3-4 investment professionals to deliver the Global Funds Strategy. This will involve origination and execution activities for investments in new funds; execution activities for follow-on commitments; relationship management activities with our GPs; and portfolio level oversight - all working in close partnership with our Direct investment teams across our global offices.

Who you’ll work with

• You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced and inclusive environment and one that embodies the company's strategic ethos of agility, curiosity, courage and performance. You will also continue to foster the seamless and fluid working relationship that exists between Funds and Direct investing teams as we leverage both styles of investing for achieving differentiated outcomes. Finally, you will serve as a member of the Senior Team providing support for the delivery of the overall global strategy.

What you’ll do

• In collaboration with the Senior Team and leaders in our global offices, shape the Funds strategy and operating model as they evolve over time
• Oversee the global portfolio, providing regular portfolio level analysis against our objectives of returns, direct deal flow and market insights
• Evaluate new and follow-on fund investment opportunities informed by market mapping and fund manager research that you have led
• Lead execution of fund commitments – manage key diligence streams, remaining closely engaged in the preparation of key deliverables (e.g. investment memos) while providing high- quality oversight and management of supporting the Funds colleagues
• Lead all aspects of fund underwriting from origination, screening, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and preparation of internal committee materials to GP oversight and relationship management
• Present investment recommendations to the relevant internal committees, as required
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with VCs, limited partners, and various industry organizations; otherwise build relevant networks
• Represent at LPAC meetings, annual GP meetings and industry conferences
• Oversee the valuation, monitoring and administration of fund investments
• Support direct investment activities, as needed. Contribute to discussion on direct investments brought for approval at the Investment Committee
• Partner and communicate with the global team ensuring appropriate parties are kept informed and engaged on transactions or initiatives
• Commit to high quality talent management by supporting talent recruitment, retention and development. Provide staff development activities including by ensuring team members develop core technical skills and gain exposure to all facets of a transaction
• Contribute to other initiatives including initiatives designed to share the insights with the broader Investment organization
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with other Investment teams and support departments
• Perpetuate the culture which is founded on curiosity and collaboration
• Contribute to other initiatives integral to the team.