Sector Lead, Technology
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Job Summary
In partnership with our client we are seeking a Sector Lead Technology to lead and shape the firms technology investment strategy across high-growth digital sectors. This is a senior investment leadership role positioned at the intersection of private capital and innovation covering areas such as fintech enterprise software digital infrastructure data platforms and emerging technology ecosystems. You will take ownership of the full investment lifecycle from sourcing and evaluating proprietary investment opportunities to executing transactions supporting portfolio growth and representing the firm at board level. If you are commercially astute highly connected within the technology ecosystem and excited about building long-term value through strategic investing we would love to meet you.
Who are we looking for
- You are a seasoned investment professional with 12 to 15 years of experience in private equity venture capital investment banking or technology investing and you have a real track record to show for it.
- You are a technology sector expert with deep genuine knowledge of how technology businesses are built how they scale and what separates durable competitive advantages from short-lived ones.
- You are a deal originator who has built and leveraged a strong network of founders executives and investors to access opportunities others cannot and you know how to turn relationships into deal flow.
- You are analytically rigorous capable of building and critiquing sophisticated financial models valuations and scenario analyses without losing sight of the strategic picture.
- You are a skilled negotiator and structurer able to lead complex transactions from screening through closing while managing multiple stakeholders across the table.
- You are a portfolio builder at heart someone who does not consider the work done at signing and who engages actively with portfolio companies to drive real value creation.
- You are a leader who develops talent allocates work thoughtfully and fosters the kind of high-performance culture that makes investment teams great.
- You are commercially and ethically grounded integrating responsible investment governance and sustainability into how you evaluate and manage opportunities not as a checkbox but as a genuine lens.
Your Responsibilities
Investment Strategy
- You will lead the development and ongoing refinement of the firms technology investment thesis identifying priority sub-sectors emerging themes and market opportunities that align with the funds mandate.
- You will monitor technology trends business model innovation and digital transformation shifts to keep the firms pipeline sharp relevant and forward-looking.
Deal Sourcing and Origination
- You will lead the sourcing of high-quality investment opportunities across enterprise software fintech digital platforms infrastructure technology and data-driven businesses.
- You will build and sustain relationships with founders technology executives venture investors corporate partners and sector specialists to deepen market intelligence and generate proprietary deal flow.
- You will maintain a qualified pipeline of at least 20 technology investment opportunities annually with at least five progressing to advanced diligence or investment committee review.
Deal Structuring and Execution
- You will lead the full transaction process from opportunity screening and financial modelling through valuation due diligence and final structuring ensuring every investment decision is grounded in rigorous analysis.
- You will review and interrogate financial models including LBO and growth equity models sensitivities and return scenarios relative to the funds hurdle rates.
- You will lead commercial product and technology diligence in collaboration with advisors industry experts and management teams and negotiate investment terms that optimise risk governance and return outcomes.
Portfolio Management and Value Creation
- You will work with portfolio companies to develop and execute value creation strategies spanning operational scaling product expansion go-to-market development and capital allocation.
- You will monitor performance against the investment thesis and strategic milestones providing hands-on guidance where needed.
- You will serve on the boards of portfolio companies contributing to governance and strategic direction with the same rigour you applied at the point of investment.
Exit Strategy
- You will develop and execute clear exit strategies including strategic sales secondary buyouts and capital market transactions designed to maximise investor returns and achieve target fund outcomes.
- You will position portfolio companies for strong valuation outcomes at exit with a target of at least 2.5x MOIC or 20% IRR.
Stakeholder Engagement and Thought Leadership
- You will present investment opportunities and recommendations to senior management and the investment committee with clarity and conviction.
- You will build the firms credibility within the technology ecosystem contributing to its reputation as a trusted and value-adding capital partner.
- You will produce insights and perspectives on technology trends regulatory developments and emerging business models that sharpen the firms sector positioning.
Team Leadership
- You will lead mentor and develop junior investment professionals including analysts associates and vice presidents building a high-performing team culture grounded in accountability and excellence.
Fundraising and Investor Relations
- You will support fundraising efforts by presenting the technology investment strategy and pipeline to prospective limited partners and contribute to investor reporting and portfolio updates.
Compliance and ESG
- You will ensure adherence to investment policies and regulatory requirements across target markets and integrate responsible investment considerations and sustainability practices throughout the investment process.
What Success looks like
- A clearly articulated and annually updated technology sector investment thesis that guides the firms deal activity and is respected internally and externally.
- A consistently healthy pipeline of at least 20 qualified technology investment opportunities per year with at least five advancing to serious diligence or investment committee consideration.
- At least two technology investments led or co-led within 24 months that meet or exceed the funds return thresholds.
- A strong and growing network of at least 30 key founders executives advisors and sector experts built annually to sustain deal flow and market intelligence.
- Portfolio companies actively executing at least two strategic value creation initiatives per year with clear progress tracked against the original investment thesis.
- Exit outcomes that deliver target fund returns of at least 2.5x MOIC or 20% IRR across technology portfolio positions.
To be considered for this role you should have
- 12 to 15 years of experience in private equity venture capital investment banking or technology investing with a demonstrable track record of originating and executing technology investments or advising technology companies on strategic transactions.
- A strong first degree in Finance Economics Business Administration Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline. An MBA CFA or equivalent advanced qualification is a strong advantage.
- Advanced financial modelling valuation and due diligence expertise across technology sector contexts.
- Deep understanding of technology markets digital business models and innovation ecosystems not just at surface level but with genuine sector conviction.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with founders investors and industry stakeholders and a network that generates proprietary deal flow.
- Strong negotiation and structuring skills with experience leading complex transactions from origination through close.
- The strategic thinking and commercial judgment to identify scalable technology businesses with durable competitive advantages.
Challenges you may face in this role
- Building and sustaining a proprietary deal pipeline in a highly competitive technology investment landscape where the best opportunities are rarely on the open market.
- Balancing the depth of diligence required on complex technology transactions with the pace needed to stay competitive and move decisively.
- Managing a broad portfolio mandate that spans sub-sectors from fintech to enterprise software to digital infrastructure while maintaining genuine expertise and conviction across each.
- Navigating the tension between short-term fund timelines and the long-term nature of technology value creation particularly in portfolio companies that require patience and active support.
- Building and leading a high-performing investment team while simultaneously managing your own deal responsibilities at a principal level.
The Goodies
- A principal-level mandate with real authority to shape the firms technology investment strategy and leave a lasting mark on the portfolio.
- Direct exposure to some of the most dynamic technology businesses and founders across the continent and beyond.
- A seat at the table with board positions in portfolio companies and influence over how capital is deployed and value is created.
- A performance-driven environment that rewards excellence commercial judgment and genuine contribution to the firms success.
- A collaborative team culture grounded in integrity humility and a shared commitment to building something meaningful.
