Senior Investment Manager, Principal

Skip Capital

Sydney, NSW

Funds Management (Banking & Financial Services)

Full-time

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About the Role

Skip Capital, the private investment fund of Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar (co-founder of Atlassian), is looking for a senior investment manager/principal to join our team, with a focus on venture capital.

You will join a team that has invested in some of the most exciting startups in Australia and internationally, including Canva, SafetyCulture, Airwallex, CultureAmp, Figma, 1Password, Gong, Chime, and many others. We invest in phenomenal founders and ‘global from day one’ businesses in software and technology, from early-to late-stage growth companies.

As a member of the investment team, you will contribute to identifying, leading, and executing end-to-end venture investments as well as supporting both new and existing portfolio companies. You will have the opportunity to work across company stages, from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, as well as across a wide range of industries, including SaaS, health, energy, fintech, climate, robotics, and education. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to building out the Skip Venture strategy and operational initiatives.

In this role you will:

Engage with founders and investment teams across Australian and Global tech markets, as well as filter inbound interest, to source potential investment opportunities

Lead research and due diligence into new investment thematics and potential investment targets to draw tangible, executable investment recommendations

Conduct legal and commercial investment execution processes

Sit on company boards and help startups with strategy, objective and goal setting, scenario modelling, go to market, pricing, etc.

Engage with the global and Australian venture community to promote the ongoing success of other investors and entrepreneurs

Represent Skip Capital in public forums and events

Contribute ideas and execute on strategy initiatives to develop Skip

In addition, you will on occasion collaborate with our Essential Infrastructure Fund and publicly listed investments across the broader Skip Capital platform on relevant investments. Together with the Essential Infrastructure Fund, you may look at renewable energy, the future of health and wellness, recycling and waste, water, food, and data infrastructure.

About you

The following skills and attributes are desirable to be considered for this role:

A total 6+ years of work experience in a relevant role (venture capital, investment banking, private equity, listed equities analysis, management consultancy, or venture-backed technology company or start-up)

Demonstrated experience in investing in or analysing technology companies

Strong technical financial background/training

Track record working in a high-output, fast-paced investment environment

Experience reviewing and analysing business systems and processes and assisting organisations to develop and execute improved business plans

Established competency in investing, financial modelling, and data analysis

Leadership experience and confidence representing your organisation

You possess the following qualities:

Passion for technology, innovation, and identifying long-term thematics

Ability to work self-directed and autonomously

Desire to work as part of a team

Love of learning and ability to question external/internal views

Founder empathy and drive to support our founders in achieving their mission

Passion for improving business strategy and systems

Enthusiasm to meet and form relationships with lots of startups, subject experts, and other investors

Clear and concise communication ability

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria. We understand that everyone has different strengths, and quick learners are able to level up in new areas rapidly.

Next steps:

If you are excited about this opportunity, we look forward to meeting you soon! A cover letter and CV are essential to apply.

In your cover letter, please:

1. Speak to your passion for technology and tech investing; and

2. In table form, list out the technology transactions (or otherwise) you have participated in, noting the company, stage, size of round, and your role in the transaction (Lead/Deal Team/Other)

Please include “Senior Investment Manager / Principal - Venture Capital” in the email subject.

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Email your CV and cover letter to: careers@skipcapital.com