VC Principal @ Studio Management in New York City, NY

Position Overview This is a unique opportunity to help grow the venture arm of what has traditionally been a public equities focused family office. As the Principal, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments across various industries, with a strong emphasis on disruptive technologies and ventures that align with our long‑term thematic views. You will also lead the effort to build out the team, create processes, develop theses, source opportunities, conduct deal diligence, and execute investments. Key Responsibilities Deal sourcing and evaluation: Identify and source companies that exhibit disruptive potential. Due diligence: Conduct rigorous due diligence on potential investments, assessing factors such as market potential, technology differentiation, management team, competitive landscape, and financial viability. Portfolio management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of private investments, actively engaging with portfolio companies to enhance strategic and financial value. Strategic partnerships: Cultivate and maintain relationships with other family offices, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent flow of high‑quality investment opportunities. Thematic alignment: Align investment decisions with the firm’s long‑term thematic views, contributing to the growth of ventures that advance human well‑being, sustainability, and innovation. Performance monitoring: Continuously monitor and assess the performance of existing investments, making data‑driven decisions to optimize the portfolio’s overall returns. Reporting and communication: Provide regular updates and reports to the Partners, effectively communicating investment rationale and performance. Qualifications Proven track record of sourcing and executing deals with demonstrative returns. Experience in a structured venture investing environment with process expertise. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, CFA) from a top academic institution is preferred but not required. Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in venture capital. Private equity, investment management, investment banking, or consulting with a strong focus on startups is acceptable. Strong analytical skills and ability to assess complex investment opportunities, including market trends, technology differentiation, and financial models. Exceptional networking and relationship‑building skills to establish partnerships with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investment peers. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate investment strategies and insights effectively. Demonstrated alignment with the firm’s values of sustainability, innovation, and positive societal impact. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr VC Stack