Development Specialist

This role aligns to the industry titles such as: Associate, Venture Capital Associate, _ or Investment Associate_ Pearson, the world's leading learning company, is hiring an Advanced Specialist (Investment Associate), Pearson Ventures to serve as a strategic contributor in our Innovation Architecture team within the Office of the CTO. Position Overview Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson, dedicated to investing in innovative education technology and workforce companies that align with Pearson's mission to empower lifelong learning and drive strategic growth and innovation. The team is responsible for (i) sourcing, executing and managing a portfolio of strategic investments, and (ii) developing and managing strategic partnerships with companies in that portfolio. We collaborate closely with Pearson's five business divisions as well as the corporate M&A and Strategy teams, so your work will provide you with many learning and networking opportunities. We have significant exposure to Pearson's CEO, CFO and the Pearson executive team. Key Responsibilities Strategic Investments are direct minority investments made to accelerate Pearson's strategy.You will be: Independently leading market analyses and proactively identifying key opportunities and trends Proactively reaching out to and engaging with early-stage companies that align with Pearson Ventures' investment strategy Networking with other investors, advisors, and Pearson executives to identify and evaluate attractive investment opportunities Supporting the due diligence process and creating valuation / returns analyses Writing investment memos that are presented to our Investment Committee Interacting with co-Investors and their advisors as needed Providing support on negotiating legal agreements Ensuring the strategic objectives underlying investments deals are tracked and delivered Owning fund and portfolio reporting in collaboration with accounting and governance partners Supporting internal presentations to Pearson's executive team and advisory committee Qualifications and experience required for the role: Passion for education and Pearson's mission BA/BS degree + relevant experience (venture capital, investment banking, strategy consulting, or corporate development) Proficient in financial modelling and valuation analysis; strong grasp of accounting and financial statements Intellectually curious, able to learn and explain new concepts Excellent attention to detail and follow-through Clear written and verbal communication Executive presence and confidence with founders and senior management Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to work independently Demonstrated ability to apply AI and automation to streamline investment processes Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full-time salary range is between $91,500 - $150,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through August 18 , 2026 . This window may be extended depending on business needs. Who we are Pearson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Job: Strategy Job Family: ENTERPRISE Organization: OCTO Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 24551 #location #J-18808-Ljbffr