Principal / Ventures Partner at a Ventures Capital Firm - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, a Ventures Capital firm, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal / Ventures Partner

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

 Job Description

• We are looking to hire a Principal/Ventures Partner who will be responsible for optimizing accounting processes and enhancing investor outreach efforts in collaboration with our Investor Relations team.
• Your responsibilities will include identifying and analyzing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and maintaining key investor relationships within a dynamic and growing VC firm.
• This role offers the potential for professional development and growth, competitive compensation, and advancement to a Partner role.
• Upon advancing to Partner, you will participate in investment committee meetings, contribute to fund strategy development, and mentor junior team members, all while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Identify potential investment opportunities aligned with our thesis and strategy.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investment opportunities market research, financial analysis, and team evaluation.
• Investment Analysis: Analyze investment opportunities, create models, and present to the committee.
• Portfolio Support: Provide strategic and operational support to portfolio companies and connecting them with relevant networks
• Investor Relations: Build and Maintain relationships with key investors like LPs and institutions.
• Fundraising: Assist infundraising efforts including preparing materials, pitching to LPs and supporting fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance or a related field (e.g. MSc Finance, MSF, etc.)
• Must have 6-8 years of experience in private market equity transactions, with a focus on private equity, venture capital, or angel investment
• Professional certification such as CFA, CAIA or progress towards obtaining the charter is an added advantage
• Experience in managing a portfolio of different asset classes or investment banking experience will be considered
• Financial modeling and valuation experience is essential
• Knowledge of Nigerian market and regulatory environment
• Proven track record of success in deal origination, execution, and portfolio management
• Strong network and relationships within the private equity and venture capital community

Must have skills:

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2024.