Drive strategic investments |Opportunity to work with a leading venture capital fund
About Our Client Our client is an early-stage venture capital fund committed to supporting visionary entrepreneurs. These innovators are tackling significant challenges within the financial services sector and harnessing their potential to boost financial inclusion. Job Description
Shape the overall strategy and direction of the 1st fund, which includes determining focus area, portfolio diversification and stages of investment.
Identify potential investment opportunities by building relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, potential co-investors, and industry experts, leveraging personal networks, and staying informed about market trends.
Lead or oversee the due diligence process for potential investments. This can involve financial, technical, legal, and market analyses to assess the viability and risks associated with a potential investment.
Play a key role in making decisions about which companies to invest in. This involves presenting potential deals to the investment committee and advocating for or against particular investments.
Monitor and support portfolio companies after the initial investment. This includes attending monitoring meetings, providing strategic advice, making introductions to potential customers or partners, and helping with follow-on financing rounds or exit strategies.
Assist portfolio companies in determining the best strategies for exit, whether through an acquisition, merger, or IPO.
Hiring, training, and managing an Analyst or Associate to be hired within a year after you joined the firm.
Ensure the fund operates within legal and regulatory guidelines and oversee or contribute to regular reporting requirements to stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant 8-10 years of experience with a VC/Growth Fund Sector Exposure: Financial Services / Fin-Tech What's On Offer An opportunity to work with a leading VC Fund Contact: Vinaya Jhangiani Quote job ref: JN-012024-6307940