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Investment Manager / Associate
Sydney & Singapore
Taronga Ventures is the technology investment arm of Taronga Group, targeting solutions that deliver lasting value in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Through the RealTech Ventures Fund series, we invest globally in emerging innovation, technology and business models that impact the portfolios of our real asset institutional partners. We secure strategic equity positions and assist high-growth businesses with operational and strategic guidance, opening up significant market opportunities globally.
Taronga Group also provides strategic advisory to real asset institutions, helping to shape innovation and ESG strategy, governance and operating models. Our globally leading innovation program, RealTechX, supports technology companies with strategic capital, market access and growth expertise. Through Taronga Projects we develop real assets that are differentiated through technology.
Investment Manager / Associate role
Taronga Ventures is currently looking for an Investment Manager / Associate to join its team. The role will involve financial analysis, operations, reporting and commercial management. Examples of likely duties include:
- Executing investment transactions including managing end-to-end due diligence activities – being commercial, financial, technical and legal assessments utilising our vendors and diligence partners where required
- Long-term management of portfolio investment value through strategic, commercial, operational, governance and founder support
- Strategic value creation for investor partners through market insights, technology and innovation advice and support with portfolio solution implementation
- Identifying, building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective real asset institutions and target investee companies
- Assisting with overall operations, reporting and governance of Taronga Group entities and its portfolio companies
What we are looking for
The likely candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience in a transactions role, supported by a minimum 3-years’ experience at a top-tier investment bank, a venture capital / private equity firm, management consultancy (MBB or equivalent) or the transaction services team at a Big Four. Additionally, experience working in corporate law and/or an engineer or science-based role would be highly regarded. Key skills include:
- Strong communication, including written and spoken formats, and the ability to create and present high quality investment analysis and recommendations
- Highly numerate with advanced understanding of corporate and investment finance concepts, and the ability to build and refine financial models
- Experience with company development, particularly earlier-stage companies, covering core functions like product development, go-to-market strategy, marketing, sales, operations and finance
- Capacity and proven experience prioritising multiple competing commitments
- Commercial acumen, a strong work ethic and goal orientation
- Highly regarded: Multi-lingual (English with either Japanese, Mandarin, Korean or Arabic language)
The role is based in Sydney or in Singapore. Candidates should be open to a degree of travel.
Benefits of working with us
For high-calibre candidates you will have the opportunity to join a fast-growing investment fund and innovation ecosystem with a mission to transform the built environment. You will be working in a small team directly with the fund principals and investment team peers (ex top-tier banking, consulting, law and real estate) with un-paralleled levels of exposure and opportunity. Furthermore, we are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional development goals through continuous learning and managing work-life balance.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Investment Team” and relevant additional supporting information.
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