Investment Associate

About the Role

Platinum Pacific Partners, a prominent mid-market investment firm backed by significant Australian families and entrepreneurs, is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their Melbourne-based investment team. The firm specializes in providing growth capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to scaling Australian and New Zealand businesses, fostering value creation through a hands-on, partnership-driven approach with founders and owner-operators.

This comprehensive role offers exposure to the entire investment lifecycle, including origination, execution, and portfolio management, within a dynamic and high-achieving team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential new investment prospects.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and conduct thorough investment analyses.
• Assist in the execution of transactions and perform due diligence.
• Collaborate closely with the management teams of portfolio companies.
• Drive value creation initiatives and support portfolio company growth strategies.

Requirements

• Possess 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, M&A, consulting, or investment roles.
• Demonstrate strong financial modeling capabilities and sound commercial judgment.
• Exhibit a proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to assume ownership of tasks.
• Possess excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in collaborating with company founders.

Perks

• Exceptional compensation package exceeding market standards.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within the private equity sector.
• Direct engagement with senior decision-makers.
• Work within a highly capable and collaborative team structure.

Eligibility

Candidates with 2-4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, M&A, consulting, or investing are encouraged to apply. Strong financial modeling skills, commercial acumen, proactivity, and excellent communication are essential.