Senior Associate – Growth Equity – Impact Solutions

The Growth Capital platform backs ambitious Australian companies developing the next generation of climate‑impact solutions. With a focus on venture capital, growth equity, and lower mid‑market private equity, the team partners with exceptional founders and co‑investors to build meaningful minority positions in high‑potential businesses shaping a more sustainable future.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll support the origination, execution, and ongoing management of investment opportunities, helping to ensure that investment resources and capabilities create value across a portfolio of high‑growth companies. You’ll take ownership of initial screening and approval processes, prepare and present investment proposals, and provide clear reporting on origination activity and the broader investment pipeline.

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Origination & Deal Development:

• Develop and expand industry networks to promote the Growth Capital investment strategy and generate high-quality deal flow.
• Proactively identify, assess, and engage with prospective investment opportunities and co-investment partners.
• Evaluate potential investments against defined Growth Capital investment criteria.
• Support the identification and articulation of value creation strategies for prospective investments.

• Assist with the management and delivery of industry events led by the Growth Capital team.

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Investment Execution:

• Prepare investment recommendation papers, including risk and return analysis, financial and investment modelling.
• Support transaction structuring, negotiation of investment terms, and execution activities.
• Scope, coordinate, and manage third-party due diligence advisers.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, particularly legal and risk teams, throughout origination and transaction execution.

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Candidate Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience in a venture capital or private equity investment team, or comparable transactional experience in investment banking, financial advisory, or similar roles.
• Proven experience in transaction execution, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation and returns modelling, risk assessment, and preparation of investment papers and transaction documentation.
• Strong financial modelling capability, including advanced technical skills, model build and review experience, sensitivity analysis, and sound model design principles.

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Apply now, or reach out to Nick Hill at nhill@eastpartnership.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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Job Ref: 1413103