VP, Venture Capital Investments

Cambridge Associates LLC.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment firm headquartered in Boston, seeks a Senior Investment Director for the Venture Capital team. The role centers on sourcing, evaluating, and underwriting venture capital managers, coordinating meetings, and delivering written assessments for clients and colleagues.

Candidates should have 10–12 years' relevant investment experience, familiarity with venture capital and private investments, and MBA, CFA or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of relevant investment experience, with familiarity with venture capital, growth equity, and broader private investments.
• MBA, CFA, or other relevant professional qualifications strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of venture capital and its role in a diversified institutional portfolio.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience performing financial analysis for private investments and familiarity with LP agreements and fund terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the investment assessments of venture capital managers and markets through ongoing qualitative and quantitative research and analysis.
• Lead meetings with general partners, founders, and other professionals to assess investment opportunities.
• Produce written assessments and recommendations used by clients and colleagues to support investment decisions.
• Monitor market trends, fundraising activity, and investment activity to contribute to thought leadership.
• Collaborate with investment analysts and associates to develop rigorous diligence processes.
• Represent the firm at meetings, events, and with clients and prospects.

Skills

Venture capital

Growth equity

Private investments

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship-building

Education

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment firm headquartered in Boston, seeks a Senior Investment Director for the Venture Capital team. The role centers on sourcing, evaluating, and underwriting venture capital managers, coordinating meetings, and delivering written assessments for clients and colleagues.

Candidates should have 10–12 years' relevant investment experience, familiarity with venture capital and private investments, and MBA, CFA or equivalent qualifications.