Investment Director
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - W Executive Italy in Varese
Our client is a well-established European growth equity investment firm opening in Italy.
As part of its international expansion strategy, the firm is looking for its Investment Director in Italy. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and developing the firm's local investment platform while working closely with an experienced international investment team.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the evaluation of investment opportunities, including financial analysis, commercial assessment, market research and investment structuring.
Develop and maintain a strong network of entrepreneurs, founders, advisors and intermediaries across Italy.
Manage due diligence processes alongside external advisors and internal investment professionals.
Prepare investment materials and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Support portfolio companies in delivering ambitious growth plans, including organic expansion, international development and buy-and-build strategies.
Work closely with management teams on strategic initiatives such as commercial acceleration,
international expansion, M&A; and operational value creation.
Represent the firm within the Italian private equity, venture capital and technology ecosystem.
Experience
Minimum 7–8 years of experience in Growth Equity, Private Equity or Growth Investing.
Proven experience executing investments in founder-led and growth-stage businesses.
Exposure to investments in the tech space is essential.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage the full investment lifecycle, from origination through execution and portfolio management.
Experience working with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate business growth.
RAL range: € + premio on performance
Altre informazioni
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