A leading London-based private investment firm is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to oversee its portfolio and lead the investment function across a growing international platform.
The firm partners with ambitious founders and management teams across service-led and professional services businesses, with a strong focus on value creation, operational scale, strategic partnerships, and long‑term growth.
Reporting directly to the Chairman, the CIO will play a central role in shaping investment strategy, overseeing portfolio performance, supporting joint venture partnerships, and driving value creation initiatives across the group’s investments. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a commercially minded investor equally comfortable in boardrooms, transaction environments, and founder‑led growth businesses.
Key responsibilities
- Leading portfolio oversight and value creation initiatives across the firm’s investments
- Driving strategic growth, operational improvement, and commercial performance across portfolio companies
- Supporting portfolio businesses through scaling, acquisitions, transformation, and exit preparation
- Managing and developing a team of Investment Directors, Associates, and Analysts
- Leading engagement with founders, CEOs, and management teams across the portfolio
- Overseeing joint venture relationships and strategic partnership structures
- Reviewing board packs, attending board meetings, and driving governance standards
- Supporting sourcing, evaluation, and execution of new investment opportunities
- Contributing to investment committee discussions, diligence processes, and strategic decision‑making
- Acting as a strategic adviser to the Chairman across investment, portfolio, and growth initiatives
What we’re looking for
- Significant private equity, growth equity, or principal investing experience at a senior level
- Strong financial background with deep understanding of corporate finance, deal structuring, valuation, and portfolio performance
- Strong track record in portfolio value creation and successful exitsExperience managing founder‑led and entrepreneurial businesses
- Demonstrable experience overseeing joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and portfolio governance
- Strong operational and commercial judgement alongside investment capability
- Experience leading and developing investment professionals
- Gravitas and relationship‑building capability with founders, executives, investors, and advisers
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic investment environment
This is a high-profile opportunity to join a respected entrepreneurial investment platform with an active portfolio, international growth ambitions, and a strong focus on building scalable, high-value businesses.
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