Manager, Venture Investing

Capital One • New York, NY

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One Ventures (COV) is Capital One’s strategic investment arm. It invests in and partners with technology startups to bring Capital One new technology, applications, and learnings from innovators and industry experts. Positioned between Capital One’s business and technology organizations and the startup ecosystem, COV seeks opportunities that can deliver financial returns and strategic impact, improving experiences for Capital One customers. The team surveys opportunities in enterprise technology, big data, cybersecurity, identity, payments, fintech, and other sectors.

As a member of the Venture Investing team, the Manager supports strategy, sourcing, investing, and monitoring for a portfolio of venture capital investments that advance Capital One’s strategic priorities. The role focuses on the direct investment strategy while supporting initiatives across the Ventures team. It is designated as hybrid, subject to Capital One’s policy on required on-site presence at the employee’s designated office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in finance, strategy, or technology.

Nice To Haves

• At least 4 years of experience in venture capital, technology product management, private equity, investment banking, software engineering, AI, or technology strategy consulting.
• Deep curiosity and enthusiasm for the startup technology landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to source, evaluate, and execute venture capital transactions.

Responsibilities

• Map companies and sectors to support top-of-funnel outreach and relationship development, generating vetted opportunities in target technology categories.
• Manage due diligence, financial analysis, and evaluation of transaction targets; prepare investment memos, oversee legal negotiations, and manage deal execution processes.
• Work with Capital One to identify and scope opportunities and sectors of interest, including developing and presenting investment theses and opportunities in technology areas relevant to Capital One.
• Participate in strategic planning and portfolio development, lead periodic data collection, contribute to portfolio reporting and materials, develop commercial opportunities with portfolio companies, and support ad hoc portfolio management and compliance analyses.
• Mentor and partner with colleagues across the Ventures organization and serve as a cultural ambassador for the team and Capital One.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being; eligibility varies by full- or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager