Kaizen Recruitment is Australia’s leading executive search partner to the investment management industry.
For more than 20 years, we have partnered with organisations across Australia’s financial services sector to appoint high-calibre investment professionals. Our experience spans industry superannuation funds, domestic and global Investment managers, family offices, government investment organisations, and investment consulting firms.
Our track record is underpinned by deep market insight, robust search methodology, and long-standing relationships across the institutional investment community.
We support organisations across the investment ecosystem, helping both emerging and established investment teams recruit outstanding talent across a wide range of asset classes and investment disciplines.
Chief Investment Officer – Legal Super Read case study ›
General Manager, Investments – Prime Super Partnered with the CEO and Board to appoint the fund’s inaugural General Manager, Investments. Read case study ›
Chief Investment Officer – RMBL Investments Completed a national search to appoint RMBL’s CIO to lead portfolio construction and investment strategy. Read case study ›
Head of Financial Markets – Western Australian Treasury Corporation
Head of Investment Stewardship – Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC)
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• Funds Management • Superannuation Investments • Family Offices • Private Wealth Management • Treasury • Asset & Investment Consulting • Research Houses • Investment Platforms
• Chief Investment Officers • Heads of Asset Class (equities, fixed Income, private credit, infrastructure, property, investment strategy, asset allocation) • Senior Portfolio Managers (equities, fixed income, infrastructure, property, alternatives and multi-asset portfolios) • Portfolio Managers • Senior Investment Analysts • Investment Analysts
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With more than 20 years of executive search experience across Australia's financial services sector, Matt has built long-standing relationships within Australia’s institutional investment community. He is recognised for his ability to identify and secure high-calibre investment professionals aligned with each organisation’s investment philosophy and long-term strategic objectives.
Matt works closely with executive leadership teams, boards, and investment committees to deliver appointments across all levels of investment teams, from Chief Investment Officers and Heads of Asset Class through to portfolio managers and investment analysts.
Matt also advises clients on investment team structure, market hiring trends, and succession planning across the institutional investment industry.
Industry Engagement and Thought Leadership
We maintain diversity across all shortlists and actively collaborate with leading industry organisations, including CFA Societies Australia and the Women in Investments Network.
Examples of our industry initiatives include:
• VFMC Investment Analyst Recruitment Program
• Women in Investments Networking Event – Ardea Connect
• State of Diversity – Year in Review
• CEO round table
Case Studies and Testimonials
• Chief Investment Officer – Legal Super Read case study ›
• General Manager, Investments – Prime Super Read case study
› Partnered with the CEO and Board to appoint the fund’s inaugural GM Investments.
• Chief Investment Officer – RMBL Investments Read case study
› Completed a national search for RMBL’s CIO to lead portfolio construction and investment strategy.
• Head of Financial Markets – Western Australian Treasury Corporation
• Head of Investment Stewardship – Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC)
Diversity and Compliance Partnership
Kaizen also partners with the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) to deliver key recruitment mandates.
We maintain diversity across all shortlists and actively collaborate with leading industry groups, including CFA Societies Australia and the Women in Investments Network. Further examples of our thought leadership and initiatives include:
• VFMC Investment Analyst Recruitment Program
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