Senior Manager Technology Venture

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment organization in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to oversee venture investments in Wales. This role involves leading a team, conducting risk assessments, and making investment recommendations to enhance regional opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a strong track record in venture capital, excellent communication skills, and a passion for impactful investments. Responsibilities also include maintaining financial reporting standards and representing the team at industry events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in venture capital with a strong investment track record.
• Passionate about place-based investment aimed at regional opportunities.
• Strong understanding of equity and debt investment environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Investment Executives.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of the investment portfolio.
• Appraise and recommend investments to the Investment Committee.
• Develop relationships with co-investors and industry contacts.
• Manage portfolio valuations and ensure financial reporting accuracy.
• Represent the team at meetings and events.

Skills

Investment track record

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Financial analysis skills

Proficient IT skills

Job description

Overview

You will play a key part in ensuring effective and impactful Venture investing in Wales. Overseeing deal sourcing, diligence and investment recommendations. Also, portfolio oversight, managing risk, supporting follow-on investment, and leading on all valuation and reporting activity. This role also carries delegated investment authority and requires active participation in senior management forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Investment Executives, providing coaching, guidance, and support on complex deals.


• Oversee the monitoring, reporting and risk assessment of the Technology Venture Investments portfolio.


• Appraise and recommend investments to Investment Committee and support follow-on decisions for portfolio companies.


• Develop relationship with co-investors and wider industry contacts.


• Maintain up to date knowledge of venture investing and the technology landscape, maintaining best practice and an environment of continuous improvement.


• Input into the investment strategy for the Technology Venture Investment team, with a focus on delivering impact and returns.


• Manage portfolio valuations and ensure accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and fund guidelines.


• Attend boards as an observer, support governance, and help strengthen executive teams within investee companies.


• Represent the team at meetings, events, and presentations, helping promote our products and activities.


• Contribute to the development of new financial products and systems to support fund operations.


• Proven experience in venture capital, with a strong investment track record.


• Passionate about place based investment, driven by a desire to make a positive impact on regional opportunity.


• Strong understanding of equity and debt investment, particularly in early or later-stage environments.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and decision-making abilities.


• Experience of managing a team and prepared to spend time in Cardiff each week where the majority of the team are based.


• Strong financial analysis skills and confidence working with business plans and investment cases.


• Proficient IT skills.


• Full driving licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of public-sector involvement in SME finance, impact investing in the venture space or regional venture investing.


• Understanding of the Welsh economy, Development Bank of Wales and its activities.


• Welsh language skills.

About the Team

The technology venture investment team is the lead Venture investor in Wales, sector agnostic, we invest across a range of sectors from life sciences to AI. Fully backed with funding from the Welsh Government we invest between £10-15m per annum. We build strong relationships with co-investors and actively add value to the businesses we back.