SAN FRANCISCO, CAPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company

• Job overview

  The Senior VC Investment Manager role focuses on developing and executing investment strategies in AI and related sectors to drive innovation and manage a venture capital portfolio.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, managing portfolio investments, risk management, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and ecosystem building.

• Experience and skills

  Requires minimum 7 years in institutional investment management, strong VC investing knowledge, proven success in investment sourcing and management, strategic thinking, communication skills, and preferred PhD in AI or related fields.

• Work environment and culture

  The position is based in San Francisco with a requirement to work in-office four days a week, implying a collaborative office environment.

• Job location and travel

  Based in San Francisco with an in-office attendance requirement of four days per week and some travel expected.

• Unique job features

  Focus on innovative investment strategies in AI and related sectors with responsibility for leading all aspects of the investment process and supporting portfolio companies.

Company overview

Tandem Recruiting Group is a recruitment firm based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in human resources roles. They offer both remote and hybrid job opportunities, focusing on positions such as Learning & Organizational Development Director and Office Manager. The company connects job seekers with employers, leveraging a professional network to fill roles in various locations, including San Francisco and Daly City. Tandem Recruiting Group generates revenue by providing recruitment services to businesses, helping them find qualified candidates for their HR needs.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in institutional investment management, focusing on venture capital, particularly in AI and emerging technologies, to align with Tandem Recruiting Group's strategic goals.

• Emphasize your skills in investment sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, portfolio management, and risk mitigation, showcasing your ability to lead complex investment processes and support portfolio companies.

• Apply through multiple channels including Tandem Recruiting Group's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and specialized VC or investment job boards to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with professionals in Tandem Recruiting Group's investment and venture capital divisions on LinkedIn; ice breakers can include asking about recent AI investment trends they are excited about or inquiring how they see non-traditional investment strategies evolving in the VC space.

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