Chief Investment Officer

Chief Investment Officer

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 exits • Experience 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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