Senior Vice President (SVP) Principal Investing & Portfolio Strategy H9 Talent Solutions is working with a high-growth investment platform to appoint a Senior Vice President (SVP). Reporting to the Director of Investments, the SVP will play a pivotal leadership role across deal origination, execution and portfolio value creation. This is a high-impact principal investing position suited to an experienced investment banker, private equity professional or corporate investor seeking strategic influence and operational exposure. Key Responsibilities Deal Origination & Strategy Source and develop investment opportunities across target sectors. Build and maintain relationships with founders, intermediaries, institutional investors and co-investors. Due Diligence & Investment Committee Lead end-to-end due diligence including financial modelling, valuation, structuring and risk assessment. Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee. Execution & Negotiation Drive transaction execution, including term sheet negotiation and oversight of legal and tax advisors. Manage complex deal dynamics to optimise risk-adjusted returns. Portfolio Value Creation Partner with portfolio leadership teams on growth strategy and performance improvement. Monitor financial performance and value creation milestones. Leadership Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to firm-wide strategic initiatives. Candidate Profile 7 years’ experience in investment banking (M&A / ECM / DCM), private equity, growth equity, corporate development or principal investing. Proven track record of sourcing and executing complex transactions. Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise. Commercially astute with sound judgment and strategic thinking. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Established network across intermediaries, sponsors and operators. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Education Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or related field required. MBA, CFA or equivalent preferred.