Managing Director of Investments

Terra AI•Redwood City, CA

1d•$225,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Terra AI is building a new category at the intersection of artificial intelligence, geoscience, and critical resource development. As global demand for copper, lithium, nickel, rare earth elements, geothermal energy, and other strategic resources accelerates, the mining and subsurface industries face a growing challenge: traditional exploration methods remain slow, expensive, and highly uncertain. Terra AI was founded to help solve this problem by redefining how critical resources are discovered, evaluated, and developed. By combining advanced machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and deep geoscience expertise, Terra AI helps exploration and mining companies make faster, more informed subsurface decisions with greater confidence and capital efficiency. The company’s platform integrates geological, geophysical, and drilling data into intelligent systems designed to improve targeting accuracy, accelerate discovery timelines, and reduce exploration risk. Backed by Khosla Ventures, BHP, and Rio Tinto, Terra AI works with industry leaders to bring a more informed, data-driven approach to critical resource development. Terra AI’s mission is to define the new global standard for data-driven critical resource development — breaking the cost and time curve required to support electrification, energy security, and the global energy transition. The company operates with a strong partnership mentality, combining technical rigor, candid communication, continual learning, and environmental stewardship to help modern exploration teams solve some of the world’s most important resource challenges.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in principal investing, private equity, natural resources investing, investment banking, asset management, or a closely related capital markets role
Track record of originating, evaluating, structuring, and executing investments or transactions, with clear personal ownership of outcomes
Investment experience in mining, metals, critical minerals, oil and gas, energy, or other natural resources is strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and investment judgment
Ability to move comfortably between high-level fundraising strategy and hands-on deal execution in an early-stage environment
Credibility with institutional capital providers and senior industry counterparties; an established network is highly valued
Curiosity about geoscience, AI, and data-driven investment approaches; direct technical expertise is welcome but not required
Clear written and verbal communication, strong integrity, and sound judgment in uncertain or high-stakes situations

Nice To Haves

Experience launching a fund, investment strategy, new investment vertical, or similarly entrepreneurial platform is a significant plus

Responsibilities

Develop and refine Terra AI’s investment thesis, mandate, portfolio construction approach, and capital deployment strategy
Lead capital formation and fundraising efforts, including investor targeting, relationship development, presentations, diligence, and closing processes
Build the investment team and supporting infrastructure as the strategy and opportunity set mature
Own financial analysis, valuation, investment memos, risk assessment, deal structuring, and investment recommendations
Partner with Terra AI’s geoscience and technical teams to incorporate probabilistic assessments of geological uncertainty, upside, and risk into investment diligence and decision-making
Help design appropriate investment vehicles, governance, reporting, and investment committee processes alongside leadership, legal counsel, and external advisors
Establish a disciplined approach to portfolio monitoring, investor communications, and performance reporting as the platform develops