Investment Professional, Venture Capital, Secondaries & Co-Invests

GEM; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Comprehensive health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account / Health SAV

Education assistance

Job summary

GEM is seeking a senior investment professional to join our Investment Research Group and lead our venture capital secondaries and co-investment practice. This role reports to the Managing Director of Venture Capital and will source, evaluate, and execute secondary transactions and co-investment opportunities across the technology and venture capital landscape.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in venture capital or institutional investing, deep tech knowledge, and a proven ability to source and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance; CFA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in VC, fund-of-funds, or institutional investing focused on technology; track record in secondaries and co-investments.
• Deep familiarity with VC and tech investment landscape, especially Bay Area.
• Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions, and make concise investment recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building a best-in-class VC program across primaries, secondaries and co-investments.
• Lead GEM's secondaries and co-investment practice and drive high-conviction investment recommendations.
• Identify and assess secondary market opportunities, including LP interest sales and structured liquidity solutions.
• Source and evaluate co-investment opportunities with GEM's venture capital and tech-focused managers.
• Lead underwriting and due diligence on secondary transactions and co-investments, including financial modeling and market analysis.
• Build relationships with top-tier venture capital managers and intermediaries in the Bay Area and beyond.
• Participate in capital formation activities and client-facing communications.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to the investment process and culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Industry research

Investment analysis

Mentoring

Deal sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Job Overview

GEM is seeking a senior investment professional to join our Investment Research Group and lead our venture capital secondaries and co-investment practice. This professional will report to the Managing Director of Venture Capital and will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing secondary transactions and co-investment opportunities across the technology and venture capital landscape.

We are seeking a candidate with 10+ years of experience in venture capital, fund-of-funds, or institutional investing, with deep knowledge of the technology sector and a proven ability to source and underwrite secondaries and co-investments. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, analytically rigorous, and possesses strong deal judgment. Senior investment professionals at GEM are empowered to work independently, cultivate relationships across the ecosystem, and drive high-conviction investment recommendations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contribute to building a best-in-class venture capital program across primaries, secondaries and co-investments.
• Lead GEM's secondaries and co-investment practice, an integral and growing part of its overall venture capital program
• Identify and assess secondary market opportunities, including LP interest sales and structured liquidity solutions
• Source and evaluate co-investment opportunities alongside GEM's venture capital and technology-focused fund managers
• Lead underwriting and due diligence on secondary transactions and co-investments, including financial modeling, market analysis, and reference checks
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier venture capital managers, technology investors, and intermediaries in the Bay Area and beyond
• Participate in capital formation activities and client-facing communications
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to the firm's investment process and culture

Qualifications

Successful candidates will display traits inherent in GEM's collegial and team-oriented culture, including enthusiasm, honesty, humility, integrity, and curiosity.

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance; CFA or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in venture capital, fund-of-funds, or institutional investing focused on the technology sector, with a track record of successful secondary transactions and co-investments
• Deep familiarity with the venture capital and technology investment landscape, particularly in the Bay Area
• Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions, and make clear and concise investment recommendations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, work ethic, and professional demeanor in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Compensation

• The base salary range for this position is $250,000-$350,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
• This role will be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus, based on both individual and Company performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Education assistance, including certifications, professional membership reimbursements, and related expenses.
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid time off
• Firm and team outings/socials

Working Conditions

• Position type - Full-time
• Work schedule - Minimum 40 hours/week
• Work location - Remote, San Francisco, CA
• Essential physical requirements - Ability to sit and work on a computer for an extended period
• Travel requirements - up to 10%
• Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining