Director, Private Equity Investments – Semiconductor & Technology Hardware

Fidelity•San Francisco, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working closely with the Global Head of Private Equity Investments, Fidelity’s Portfolio Managers, and Research Analysts to recommend and implement mid-to-late-stage Venture Growth investments in the semiconductor and technology hardware sectors for Fidelity funds and dedicated Venture Growth strategies. The position requires collaboration with Founders, CEOs, CFOs, Board Members, other venture capital investors, and industry thought leaders to source investment ideas. The individual will lead the diligence and investment recommendations for private companies within these sectors. The role is based in either Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience investing in or analyzing private or public equity securities in the semiconductor/technology hardware sectors is a pre-requisite, with a preference for growth equity or venture capital experience.
Strong analytical and communication skills, coupled with the highest level of personal and professional integrity.
Confidence and maturity to engage with internal and external partners such as Company Founders and Board Members as well as Venture Capital and Strategic investors.
Intellectually curious about the private company / venture capital ecosystem and very high levels of initiative and motivation.

Nice To Haves

Preference for growth equity or venture capital experience.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with Entrepreneurs/Founders/CEOs, other Venture Capital investors and with other counterparts to ensure continued pipeline of opportunities for the Fidelity Funds and Fidelity Venture Growth strategies.
Perform deep due diligence and recommendations of investment opportunities, including financial modeling and valuation analysis.
Develop deep partnerships with Fidelity’s investment teams, including building trust with Fidelity Portfolio Managers who invest in private companies and collaboration with public side Research Analysts in evaluating private investment ideas.
Maintain positive relationships with our portfolio companies and serve as a trusted partner and occasionally Board Observer.
Review of terms of each venture capital investment you are leading, collaborating closely with legal on documentation, and ongoing maintenance and information flow for Fair Value purposes.