About the Role
GEM is seeking a senior investment professional to lead its venture capital secondaries and co-investment practice. This role involves sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions within the technology and venture capital landscape, reporting to the Managing Director of Venture Capital.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to building a best-in-class venture capital program across primaries, secondaries and co-investments.
- Lead GEM’s secondaries and co-investment practice, an integral and growing part of its overall venture capital program.
- Identify and assess secondary market opportunities, including LP interest sales and structured liquidity solutions.
- Source and evaluate co-investment opportunities alongside GEM’s venture capital and technology-focused fund managers.
- Lead underwriting and due diligence on secondary transactions and co-investments, including financial modeling, market analysis, and reference checks.
- Build and maintain relationships with top-tier venture capital managers, technology investors, and intermediaries.
- Participate in capital formation activities and client-facing communications.
- Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to the firm’s investment process and culture.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in venture capital, fund-of-funds, or institutional investing focused on the technology sector.
- Proven track record of successful secondary transactions and co-investments.
- Deep familiarity with the venture capital and technology investment landscape.
- Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions, and make clear and concise investment recommendations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, work ethic, and professional demeanor in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Successful candidates will display traits inherent in GEM’s collegial and team-oriented culture, including enthusiasm, honesty, humility, integrity, and curiosity.
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Market analysis
- Venture capital
- Fund-of-funds
- Institutional investing
- Technology sector knowledge
- Secondary transactions
- Co-investments
- Relationship building
- Capital formation
- Client communication
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
- CFA preferred
- MBA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $250,000–$350,000
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
- Life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Education assistance, including certifications, professional membership reimbursements, and related expenses.
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Paid time off
- Firm and team outings/socials
About the Company
- GEM is seeking a senior investment professional to join its Investment Research Group.
