Embassy of Australia

United States of America

Embassy address: 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20036 - Telephone: (202) 797 3000 - Fax: (202) 797 3168

INVESTMENT MANAGER, SAN FRANCISCO

Position Details

Job Title: Investment Manager, San Francisco

Branch / Division: Industry & Trade - Department of Industry, Innovation & Regional Development (DIIRD)

Location: Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO), San Francisco

Salary: In range $USD95,000-$97,000 per annum

Job Context

Invest Victoria is the international agency of the State Government of Victoria (Australia) responsible for the attraction of business investment into Victoria, the facilitation of exports and more generally, the international promotion of Victoria, Australia. The position of Investment Manager is based at the VGBO San Francisco and reports to the Commissioner for the Americas.

The Commissioner now seeks to appoint a highly motivated, experienced individual to join the VGBO Americas team to focus on Technology Enterprises in IT, Communications and Biotech but who is flexible and prepared to pickup and present opportunities as they arise in areas of in financial services, defence and aerospace.

DUTIES

1. Develop and execute lead generation initiatives designed to identify US based organisations with direct investment potential for Victoria, including research driven target selection exercises and pro-active marketing campaigns.
2. Work with potential investors through their decision processes to secure new investment into Victoria.
3. Build on existing relationships and create new connections with key, North American based executives of corporations that already have significant investments in Victoria or those planning to make investments - working with the VGBO team and in consultation with Sector and Account Managers within DIIRD in Melbourne.
4. Maintain and build effective relationships in other related agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area/California, including the Australian Consulate-General, Australian Trade Commission, Advance and Australian American Chamber of Commerce.
5. Establish and develop strong relationships with Victorian based stakeholders to enable collaborative progression of investment and export outcomes. Working with the VGBO team, share the work of managing and facilitating visits to market by Victorian Ministers, VIPs and industry sector experts.
6. Manage site visits of potential investors to Victoria in co-operation with other Victorian Government staff and provide professional marketing advice and assistance regarding market entry and the formation of partnerships between Victorian and US companies.
7. Working as part of the VGBO team, provide high quality advice to government, non-government agencies and senior management regarding issues relevant to businesses and the economic development opportunities for the US with an emphasis on technology driven industries and the west coast of the United States.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Understanding of the global business environment (in particular as it relates to the USA) and the major issues which impact on the ability to attract international investment to Australia and Victoria.
2. Strong background in sales and business development and the ability to proactively seek out and call on senior executives of commercial organisations, understand their investment decision process and the ability to influence these processes.
3. Excellent understanding of the Victorian and Australian business environment, including key industry, economic and socio-political drivers. Proven knowledge of Victoria’s international competitive advantages.
4. Extensive background in investment promotion and business development with a capacity to deliver Government programs and to liaise effectively with companies and their intermediaries.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with complex client organisations
6. Extensive research and analysis experience involving industry or economic development issues including an understanding of international business protocols and investment decision-making processes.
7. Superior communication skills, including the ability to make presentations at senior levels, successfully conduct commercial/financial negotiations and to represent the Government of Victoria.
8. Completion of a relevant tertiary degree(s) and relevant industry/business experience.

Benefits include:
- 25 days of paid time off each calendar year (pro rata) for the purpose of vacation days, sick leave and other reasons as pre-approved by the Commissioner
- Public holidays as scheduled by VGBO Americas region
- Following successful completion of probation there is access to 401(k) and health benefits plan

APPLICANTS
This is a locally engaged position - the successful candidate is responsible for all arrangements and expenses (if any) in relocation to San Francisco, their accommodation and any day-to-day living expenses. Employment as a locally engaged employee is conditional upon the candidate's ability to work in the USA. The successful candidate will be subject to an initial 3 month probation period

Contact Information:

For further information about the opportunity contact Barbara Downey (USA) on 1 415 856 0552 xtn101

How to Apply:

For an application to be considered you must provide the following 3 documents as part of your written application:
1. A covering letter which includes email and phone contact information as well as details of eligibility to work in the United States (ie. citizenship, permanent resident or relevant visa status)
2. A detailed statement addressing their suitability/experience in relation to each of the eight key selection criteria listed above.
3. An up-to-date resume with details of relevant tertiary qualifications, work experience and most recent employment.
Applications should be emailed to barbara.downey@diird.vic.gov.au with the subject line APPLICATION – Investment Manager
Applications close at 5.00pm (SF/Pacific Time) on Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Invest Victoria works to promote Victoria as a globally competitive business location and increase business investment/employment levels and to target and attract new investors to the State. For further information about Invest Victoria visit www.invest.vic.gov.au