Description

Role Overview

The Investment Director will play a key leadership role in originating, executing, and managing direct investments in Ukraine. The successful candidate will drive deal sourcing, lead due diligence and transaction execution, and oversee portfolio companies to deliver superior financial and strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Execution

• Identify, source, and develop investment opportunities aligned with the fund’s strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, entrepreneurs, advisors, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead transaction execution: financial modeling, valuation, structuring, negotiation of term sheets, and coordination of due diligence and legal processes.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.
  

Portfolio Management

• Serve on boards or act as a lead contact for portfolio companies.
• Work with management teams to develop and implement value-creation plans.
• Monitor performance against financial and operational targets; identify and address key risks and opportunities.
• Support exit planning and execution.
  

Leadership 

• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Represent the firm externally and contribute to fundraising or investor relations as needed.

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Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting, with a strong track record of deal execution and portfolio value creation.
• Demonstrated experience in origination and direct transaction leadership.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of transaction structuring, legal documentation, and due diligence processes.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with senior executives and co-investors.
• Strong commercial instincts, negotiation skills, and integrity.
• Fluent English and Ukrainian.