Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, Casual
Remote | New York, NY, United States
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $150,000 – $250,000 total annual compensation (varies by firm and experience)
About This Posting
This job description represents a sample Investment Director position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network . It is provided to help candidates understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with senior investment leadership, portfolio management, and fund strategy execution roles .
Actual openings vary depending on fund structure, investment strategy, and employer needs.
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Position Overview
Investment Directors oversee strategic investment initiatives, capital deployment, and portfolio performance . These roles involve leading deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution , collaborating with senior leadership, investment committees, and portfolio companies to ensure long-term fund growth and performance.
Investment Directors also guide and mentor investment teams , influence fund strategy, and provide key insights to optimize capital allocation and risk management.
These roles often involve cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, risk, and strategy teams , with a focus on driving high-impact investment decisions and strategic portfolio outcomes .
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities across private and public markets
- Lead financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis for complex transactions
- Direct and coordinate due diligence efforts across financial, operational, market, and strategic dimensions
- Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and market mapping
- Oversee portfolio construction, capital deployment, and risk management strategies
- Prepare investment memoranda, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and investment committees
- Mentor and guide junior investment professionals to strengthen deal execution and portfolio oversight capabilities
- Maintain and develop relationships with co-investors, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Deep understanding of financial analysis, valuation, portfolio management, and investment strategy concepts
- Proven experience in private equity, venture capital, asset management, investment banking, or corporate development (preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and strategic problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Interest in markets, investing, and long-term fund strategy
About the Career Launch AI Talent Network
The Career Launch AI Talent Network provides candidates with tools and resources to pursue opportunities similar to this role. Support may include:
- Skills-based role and senior investment leadership matching
- Assistance with resume and investment profile customization
- Guidance on outreach to fund managers, boards, and senior leadership teams
- Interview preparation for investment analysis, portfolio management, and strategic decision-making assessments
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