VP, Strategic Venture Investing

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a Head of Venture Investing to lead a high-visibility enterprise capability within Strategic Business Development. You will own the end-to-end venture investing process, from thesis to execution and portfolio support, while guiding senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will develop investment themes, manage a diverse deal pipeline, and build external networks to create enterprise value for Vanguard’s clients and long-term strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in corporate venture capital, venture capital, corporate development or related fields.
• Experience leading venture financings, minority investments, or similar transactions; board/observer experience a plus.
• Established relationships across VC, startup, fintech, and investment banking communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Vanguard Ventures Investing strategy: thesis, sourcing, diligence, structuring, negotiation, execution, and portfolio support.
• Coach and develop team on venture investing, financial methodologies, diligence frameworks, and partnerships.
• Develop venture investment themes aligned with Vanguard’s priorities and manage the pipeline from target to execution.
• Provide market insights, theses, diligence findings, valuations, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build valuation models and investment memoranda; assess value and risk to gain consensus.
• Negotiate terms with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and sponsors; coordinate with external partners.
• Grow relationships with entrepreneurs, VC firms, fintechs, and banks to support sourcing and execution.
• Monitor portfolio performance and connect portfolio companies with Vanguard business areas.

Skills

Corporate venture capital

Venture capital

Strategic partnerships

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Valuation software

Job description

Vanguard seeks a Head of Venture Investing to lead a high-visibility enterprise capability within Strategic Business Development. You will own the end-to-end venture investing process, from thesis to execution and portfolio support, while guiding senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will develop investment themes, manage a diverse deal pipeline, and build external networks to create enterprise value for Vanguard’s clients and long-term strategic goals.