VC Vice President @ Cross Creek Capital in Salt Lake City, UT

Cross Creek is an independently owned venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over $1 billion in assets under management, we focus on both direct investments in high-quality late-stage companies and fund investments in leading venture capital firms. Our strategy aims to strengthen ties between private and public investors, delivering above-market returns for our limited partners.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President to join our investment team. This individual will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing direct investment opportunities while supporting portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have a background in venture capital or private equity, with a strong track record of conducting due diligence and driving deal flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Relationship Building: Proactively source new investment opportunities by cultivating external relationships.
• Pipeline Management: Participate in pipeline meetings, sharing insights and market trends that shape investment decisions.
• Due Diligence & Analysis: Conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis on potential investments.
• Deal Execution: Participate in negotiations, structuring, and closing of investment deals.
• Managing Analyst and Associate program: Help to direct and manage workflows for Analysts and Associates.
• Portfolio Support: Act as a valuable partner to portfolio companies, anticipating their needs and providing strategic guidance.
• Investment Committee: Prepare detailed memos and presentations that articulate investment theses for committee approval.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of investing experience in venture capital, private equity, or public markets.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degrees in science, engineering, or business preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, investment strategy, and portfolio management skills.
• Proven ability to source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. for at least 2 years; we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and cover letter to Jillian Sitka, Director of HR, at View email address on click.appcast.io