Senior Investment Manager
About The Position
Samsung Ventures America (SVA) represents the U.S. arm of Samsung's venture investment operations, with offices in Mountain View, CA, and Boston, MA. With over $2.8B assets under management (AUM), the team's core mandate is to identify pioneering technologies that can be integrated within Samsung's business model, thereby enriching the global technology landscape. Our investment interests span semiconductors, materials, mobile services, software, security, enterprise solutions, bioengineering, fintech, insuretech, among others. We evaluate investment prospects ranging from nascent-stage startups to advanced pre-IPO enterprises. The Investment Manager role has the primary responsibilities to source start-up companies, conduct due diligence, and develop investment thesis in a range of investment areas in deep technologies, but with primary focus on the semiconductor space. In this role, you will also conduct market research and plan and engage with start-up companies to learn new technologies. The position is based at our Mountain View office. Ideal candidates will possess a robust technical acumen, ideally supplemented by prior experience in Venture Capital/Corporate Venture Capital (VC/CVC), or potentially consulting or investment banking. It's imperative for the candidate to ideate strategies that foster mutual growth for both Samsung and associated startups. An inherent passion for innovation and an inquisitive mindset are quintessential. This role provides a pivotal platform to deeply explore specific technologies, influence Samsung's innovative trajectory, and broaden the tech ecosystem via venture capital initiatives.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in venture capital, corporate VC, consulting, banking
- Proficiency at sourcing, identifying, and triaging new partnering and investment opportunities
- Ability to lead research and new market analysis of technologies and competitive landscapes
- Proficient and familiar with using research platforms such as CB Insights, Pitchbook, and etc. handling and processing a large amount of data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree is a plus, or professional experience in the semiconductor industry is preferred
Responsibilities
- Identify early to late-stage companies and technologies of interest to Samsung
- Source, Qualify, Analyze, Manage and Tracking new investment opportunities
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential investments, including market analysis, financial modeling, competitive landscape evaluation, and technical assessment
- Execute investments end-to-end (incl taking on board responsibilities post investment)
- Aid in deal execution, including term sheet negotiation and closing
- Work closely with our headquarter teams and business units to align investment strategies and objectives
- Initiate special projects and conduct “deep dive” research leveraging different platforms (i.e. Pitchbook, CB Insights, Acuity, AlphaSense, Tegus and etc.)
- Be a brand ambassador, enhancing SVA’s visibility and reputation through networking with start-up companies and VC/CVC
- Attend conferences, networking events, meet with companies to find emerging areas technology and introduce to SVA and HQ investment managers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
