This role will support key activities related to potential venture investments and will report directly to the Head of Venture Investing. The ideal candidate knows how to build and foster strong external networks, work cross-functionally with internal teams, support investment negotiations and due diligence, and execute venture investments.
Drive enterprise strategy and innovation through venture investing
Strategic Business Development shares in Vanguard’s mission to take a stand for all investors. You can help us change the way the world invests by identifying early-stage companies with teams, technologies, or new business models that have the potential to significantly impact Vanguard’s mission and increase long-term value for our clients. You will be part of the team tasked with a unique opportunity to guide the organization through building a portfolio of strategic venture investments. In addition, you will play a role in the end-to-end investment process from sourcing to coordinating across Vanguard business and technology leaders to monitoring portfolio performance. You also will collaborate across the broader Corporate Strategy and Strategic Business Development teams, including M&A and Partnerships and Strategic Enablement, to align investment theses, coordinate due diligence, and support portfolio companies.
Create value through venture investments
This role will support key activities related to potential venture investments and will report directly to the Head of Venture Investing. The ideal candidate knows how to build and foster strong external networks, work cross-functionally with internal teams, support investment negotiations and due diligence, and execute venture investments.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate venture investment opportunities by delivering both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including financial models and scenario analysis, to estimate potential value, recommend investment opportunities, and gain consensus on investment theses and opportunities that align with Vanguard’s business goals and strategic priorities.
- Support the negotiation of investment terms, strategic partnership, and pilot agreements, including drafting term sheets and long-form agreements to structure and close venture investments.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate in-depth market research and financial analysis to senior enterprise and business stakeholders.
- Work independently with attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines. Lead individual workstreams and contribute to the larger investment team.
- Create investment recommendation presentations and memoranda for executive stakeholders.
- Contribute to the strategy and operations of a maturing venture investing function.
- Coach less experienced crew in research, analysis, investment thesis generation, financial modeling and valuation, and investment methodologies and frameworks based on deep knowledge of emerging trends and industry standards.
- Exhibit strong conceptual thinking and time management, as well as analytical problem solving, investment acumen, negotiation experience, and persuasion skills.
- Travel to management meetings, investor meetings, conferences, and industry events, as required.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of related work experience. At least two years of experience in venture capital, private equity, corporate development, investment banking, or similar field. Prior investing or M&A experience required.
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or similar concentration required.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
