Executive VC Director @ Manhattan West in Los Angeles, CA

Manhattan West, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

VC Stack located in Los Angeles is seeking an Executive Director to lead their Late-Stage Venture Capital team. This senior role involves advising, pitching, and securing mandates from high-profile venture-backed companies while addressing their capital needs through primary fundraising and secondary liquidity.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and communication skills, a strategic mindset, and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position is full-time, based in Century City, requiring 5 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in principal investing or corporate advisory focused on private capital.
• Proven track record of pitching and closing mandates.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop client acquisition strategy for startups.
• Lead client pitch calls and presentations.
• Manage end-to-end deal processes and negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Results-oriented mindset

Job description

Manhattan West Enterprise Company ("Manhattan West") is seeking an Executive Director to help lead our Late-Stage Venture Capital team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern and fast‑growing investment firm that provides proprietary alternative investments and traditional equity and fixed income portfolios.

The Executive Director will help lead a growing team responsible for advising, pitching, and securing mandates from some of the world’s highest‑profile venture‑backed companies. You will serve as these companies’ key contact at Manhattan West, working to address their holistic capital needs including primary fundraising and secondary liquidity. You will be involved with every stage of the customer lifecycle, from sourcing and nurturing relationships, to securing and managing mandates.

About this Position

Located at Manhattan West’s office in Century City, Los Angeles, CA

Full‑time, exempt with 5 days in the office

Responsibilities

• Develop our client acquisition strategy and refine our pitch to the management teams of highly valued startups.
• Act as one of the Manhattan West leads on client pitch calls and presentations.
• Supervise the creation of custom client pitch materials including robust underwriting and due diligence.
• Run the end‑to‑end deal process and manage formal mandate negotiations.
• Manage new and existing engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for the client and coordinating with Manhattan West’s Client Service & Operations teams to deliver a smooth, seamless, and unsurpassed experience.
• Represent Manhattan West at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Help grow the Late‑Stage Venture Capital team and broaden the scope of our client offering.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a principal investing or corporate advisory role focused on private capital, technology/VC, growth equity or TMT investment banking.
• Proven track record of successfully pitching and closing mandates with late‑stage venture‑backed companies.
• Strong network of relationships with investors and executives at late‑stage companies, unicorns, and related stakeholders.
• Exceptional negotiation, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and pursue high‑value opportunities.
• High energy, driven, and results‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and Executive complex projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of background check and pre‑employment assessments
• Ability to complete the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

• Salary range $125,000 – $175,000 based on qualifications and experience
• Discretionary bonus

Featured Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stock market holidays + Paid time off (PTO)
• Other fringe benefits as are made available to other similarly situated employees

Manhattan West is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Manhattan West is committed to hiring practices that are free from unlawful discrimination. Manhattan West strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons, including interns, by co‑workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties on the basis of a person’s race, color, age (40 or older), religious creed, religious belief, observance, and practice, dress or grooming practices, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition including any cancer‑related physical or mental health impairment from a diagnosis, record, or history of cancer, a genetic characteristic genetic information including information about an individual’s genetic tests, family members’ genetic tests, family members’ diseases or disorders, an individual’s or family member’s receipt of, or request for, genetic services, participation by an individual or their family member in clinical research that includes genetic services, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breast feeding, gender, gender expression, meaning a person’s gender‑related appearance or behavior, the perception of such appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex at birth, gender identity, meaning a person’s internal understanding of their gender, or the perception of a gender identity, which may include male, female, a combination of male and female, neither male or female, a gender different from the person’s sex assigned at birth, or transgender, sexual orientation including heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, military or veteran status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.