Investment Analyst / Associate

We are looking for a motivated Investment Analyst / Associate to join our Investment Team in Canberra.

We expect the ideal candidate to have several years of professional experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A or similar with some exposure to emerging technologies as a preference. Critical to your role will be the ability to identify investment theses and key value drivers, conduct deep market and sector research, assess financial performance and projections, and proactively support, assess, and report on portfolio companies as they mature.

The Investment Associate / Analyst will report to the Investment Principal and work within the wider Investment Team. You will work alongside experienced investors and founders, gaining first-hand exposure to the venture capital process — from sourcing and diligence through to portfolio management and realisation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially and financially astute, analytically minded individual who is passionate about technology, innovation, and venture building.

Your Benefits

This role provides:

• The foundation for a career in venture capital with the opportunity to gradually develop greater ownership of deal execution, portfolio management, and investment decision-making.
• Unique learning experience by working alongside experienced investors, founders, and sector experts.
• Attractive compensation package with annual salary in the range of $100-140k (inclusive of super). Participation in the Fund's carry pool will be available after 12 months subject to performance.  
• An opportunity to combine the type of finance role typically offered in Sydney or Melbourne with the fantastic lifestyle offered in Canberra. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with Honours or postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Economics, or Commerce
• 2-5 years of professional experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or financial consulting
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills
• Good understanding of the value drivers of commercial success
• Confident learning about emerging technologies and assessing the relevant markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Attributes for Success:

• Analytical and curious
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and execution skills
• Ability to collaborate, engage, and work within a team
• Performance focused, high degree of personal initiative and self-drive
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and appetite for learning from senior colleagues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

About Us

Significant Ventures (SV or the Fund) is an Australian early-stage venture capital fund investing in critical technology innovation. Specifically, we focus on accelerating deep and applied technology start-ups across Australia with the potential to become leading global players. The Fund works alongside some of Australia’s largest research institutions, sources of innovation, and peer funds to cooperate and help attract the human, financial and intellectual capital needed to build the next generation of high-value companies, capabilities, and industries. 

We invest from pre-seed through to Series B and have a concentrated VC portfolio in which we apply a “private equity” approach of working closely with founding teams to help build capabilities, scale and accelerate growth, manage the risks, and execute strategic objectives. 

SV is part of the Hindmarsh Group - privately-owned national property and construction company with operations and offices in Canberra, Sydney, and Adelaide. SV is based in Hindmarsh’s HQ in Canberra and has the privilege to use its beautiful office space and related infrastructure. The Fund’s Investment Team is also involved in Hindmarsh Capital’s fund-raising activities and property investment management.