Managing Director - Head of Europe Investments

A major global investment institution is seeking an exceptional senior investment professional to lead its China platform as part of a significant expansion of its international investment activities. This is a highly strategic leadership appointment combining investment origination, strategic partnerships and senior stakeholder engagement. The successful individual will have the opportunity to help shape the institution's long-term investment strategy in China, working alongside global investment teams and with access to significant long-term capital. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the institution's China investment presence and strategy.
• Originate significant direct investment and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Identify opportunities across private equity, technology, advanced industries, energy, infrastructure, real estate and other strategic sectors.
• Develop relationships with leading Chinese corporates, entrepreneurs, investment institutions, financial sponsors and family investment groups.
• Build and maintain senior relationships across government, SOEs, financial institutions and other key stakeholders.
• Work closely with global investment teams on the evaluation, structuring and execution of major transactions.
• Develop co-investment, JV and strategic partnership opportunities with leading local and international investors.
• Provide senior-level market intelligence and insight into China's evolving investment landscape.
• Represent the institution at the highest levels across China.
• Build and lead the China platform as the organisation continues its international expansion. Candidate Profile We are looking for an established investment leader with ideally 20+ years of experience and a significant track record of investing in China. Candidates are likely to have developed their careers within a leading:
• Sovereign or government-backed investment institution
• Global private equity or alternative investment firm
• Pension or institutional investment platform
• Major Chinese investment or holding company
• International investment institution with significant China exposure Candidates should demonstrate genuine direct investment experience, including origination, underwriting, structuring, negotiation, execution and portfolio/board involvement. A broad investment background across multiple sectors would be particularly attractive. The successful individual should also possess a highly developed network across the Chinese corporate, investment and institutional ecosystem, with the credibility to engage at senior levels with government-related organisations, SOEs, financial institutions and major international partners. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the China presence of a major global investment institution with substantial long-term capital and ambitious international growth plans. The position combines: Direct Investing | China Leadership | Strategic Partnerships | Government & Institutional Relationships | Platform Building The successful individual will have significant visibility within the organisation and the opportunity to play a defining role in its long-term investment activity and strategic relationships across China. All conversations and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.