Head of Origination, Private Equity

The Head of Origination for a US-based Private Equity Fund at JMES in Sydney will lead M&A-focused growth efforts, develop investment opportunities, and build relationships within the Australian business community. The role requires 8-12 years of relevant experience and involves conducting industry research, screening businesses, and presenting opportunities. Applicants must have full working rights for Australia. This is a full-time position.
Head of Origination, Private Equity
• Australian Launch of US-Headquartered Private Equity Fund
• Lead Origination efforts for an M&A-focused growth mandate
• Agile, flexible and unique investment mandate across many sectors

This newly created Head of Origination role reports directly into the Head of Australia and plays a key role in the Australian-launch of a top-tier US-headquartered, mid-market private equity fund. The fund has an exceptional track record of returns and success in many different geographies and has a unique investment strategy anchored around an extraordinarily active M&A mandate in underappreciated sectors.

The Head of Origination will be responsible for the sourcing and development of new investment opportunities for the team in Australia. As a market facing, lead originator, you will be tasked with mapping and developing key relationships across the Australian business community to ensure the team has a quality pipeline of investment opportunities. Specifically, this role will look to:
• Conduct deep industry and sector research to support origination efforts and ensure understanding of the relevant market dynamics
• Build and maintain strong networks across the advisory and business community, sourcing high quality, growth focused businesses, cultivating deep relationships with management teams and business founders
• Presenting investment opportunities to the team, taking responsibility for screening businesses and conducting initial due diligence
• Utilise your transactional background and expertise to provide scoping and assessment of investment opportunities for the Head of M&A

For this role, we seek a highly energetic, well-networked and commercially astute individual who will likely have ~8 – 12 years of experience gained in either an Origination role for a Private Capital Fund, from corporate advisory / M&A where you have been responsible for sourcing new deal opportunities, or you are a private capital investor who is looking to focus purely on Origination efforts for a Fund.

Applicants must have full working rights for Australia to be considered.

Curious to learn more? Please contact Ali Roger aroger@jmes.com.au