A multi-billion international single-family office of prominent tech entrepreneurs, based in London, is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced investment professional to lead its direct investment activity primarily in sport, with additional opportunities in film and wellness.
The ideal candidate will bring 10-15 years of relevant experience, ideally spanning advisory or investment banking and principal-side investing, with a proven track record of personally originating and executing direct investments. Sport-sector experience and an established network in the sector are strongly preferred. The role offers direct access to the principals and the opportunity to shape the office’s direct investment portfolio within a lean, professional team.
Responsibilities
- Originate, evaluate, structure and execute direct investments, with sport as the primary focus and film and wellness as secondary areas
- Prioritise capital preservation while identifying commercially compelling opportunities aligned with the principals’ interests and strategic objectives
- Work closely with investment, finance, legal, tax and operations colleagues throughout the investment process
- Oversee existing and future direct investments, actively monitoring performance, managing risk and driving value creation
- Operate within a principal-led decision-making framework, with direct and regular access to the principals
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of relevant experience, ideally combining advisory or investment banking with principal-side investing
- A proven track record of personally originating and executing direct investments, preferably in sport; experience in film or wellness would be an advantage
- Strong transaction structuring expertise, including minority investments with robust governance rights and downside protections
- An established, active network across the sport sector, ideally complemented by relationships in film or wellness
- Sound judgement and adaptability in a principal-led environment, with the ability to align execution with the principals’ priorities and timelines
- The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a small, high-performing team
Location
London. This is an office-based role requiring attendance five days a week.
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Head of Direct Investments – Sport, Film & Wellness employer: Rix Capital
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