Investment Manager, 3M Ventures

3M•San Francisco, CA

1d•$188,251 - $230,084•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an Investment Manager in 3M Ventures, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by leading 3M venture investments aligned with areas of strategic interest across 3M’s broad set of businesses. You will manage the entire investment process, as needed, from mapping investment trends, developing investment themes, sourcing and maintaining a pipeline of relevant investment opportunities, conducting due diligence and valuation analysis, to pitching deals to the Ventures Investment Committee, closing deals, and managing portfolio companies and board observer roles post- investment. You will also work closely with business and technical leaders to develop collaboration plans that provide value to 3M and partner companies, while forming trusted relationships with senior decision makers that enable effective communication and alignment around critical business decisions related to our projects. Additionally, you will develop creative and highly tailored deal structures and processes that result in optimal solutions for unique project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of entrepreneurial, business management, strategy, consulting, investment banking or business development experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience in a deep tech field
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

MBA, or undergraduate degree in engineering or technical field
Venture capital (VC) or corporate venture capital (CVC) experience, including strong knowledge of finance and various valuation techniques
Experience as a board member or board observer for a venture-backed startup
Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage directly with target company senior management

Responsibilities

Leading 3M venture investments aligned with areas of strategic interest across 3M’s broad set of businesses
Managing the entire investment process, as needed, from mapping investment trends, developing investment themes, sourcing and maintaining a pipeline of relevant investment opportunities, conducting due diligence and valuation analysis, to pitching deals to the Ventures Investment Committee, closing deals, and managing portfolio companies and board observer roles post- investment
Working closely with business and technical leaders to develop collaboration plans that provide value to 3M and partner companies, while forming trusted relationships with senior decision makers that enable effective communication and alignment around critical business decisions related to our projects
Developing creative and highly tailored deal structures and processes that result in optimal solutions for unique project objectives
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.