CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – NVCCZ 58 views

Position Overview
An experienced investment professional with experience in early stage venture capital space, experience of finance with operational responsibility at a high level from financial institutions, corporates or government institutions. Incumbent must have a good understanding of the economic and financial policy environment and possess the ability to operate in the context of government ownership. The incumbent will oversee overall company operations, guide the company’s strategic vision and plan and ensure resourcing for sustainable company operations.

Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on leadership for all aspects of investment activity—from origination to exit—with the goal of investing a significant amount of capital annually into high-quality opportunities.
• Validate business opportunities, establish an investment case, and structure and negotiate terms for potential investments.
• Maintain good relationships with entrepreneurs, other venture capital funds, investment funds, financial institutions, government and other stakeholders.
• Analyse companies, markets, industries, entrepreneurs and their teams to make sustainable investment decisions.
• Monitor portfolio companies and provide support for the founders with active support to scale their businesses.
• Oversee a team of venture capital managers and analysts to ensure they perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with approved investment standards.
• Provide regular reporting on the performance of the company’s capitalization portfolio.
• Develop strategies to grow the company.
• Oversee the performance of all of the company’s departments.
• Co-ordinate and chair Investment Committee meetings to review and structure prospective investments, to report on investment progress and to discuss portfolio strategy.
• Coordinate sourcing of proprietary investment opportunities and creation of an investment deal flow pipeline.

Qualifications and Skills

• A post graduate degree, CFA/qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience at a top-tier venture capital or investment company.
• Strong track record of success in identifying, investing in, and growing early-stage companies.
• Deep understanding of the venture capital industry and the startup ecosystem.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a teams.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify solutions, and implement approved solutions in support of goals, with attention to detail.