Senior VC Investor

Job Description

Job Description

Hanwha Asset Management is a global financial asset manager with multiple locations, including Singapore, Korea, and the U.S. We serve institutional clients with our multi-asset business model with about $90B of AUM. We seek investment talents who want to change the world with founders and invest in technologies making us pursue a better life for the next generations. Our recent activities include participation in Mistral AI, Shield AI, Luma AI, Atropos, Groq, Temporal and other startups.

THE ROLE.

The Senior Venture Capitalist / Investment Manager will focus on developing investment strategies in AI and related sectors, exploring new and unconventional domains to drive innovation. Responsibilities include identifying startups, conducting market analysis, performing due diligence, and managing complex financial models. This individual will lead and participate in all aspects of our investment process for our venture capital portfolio, including sourcing and portfolio monitoring. The successful candidate will be a smart, resourceful, outgoing self-starter with a proven ability to proactively find and attract the best investment opportunities domestically and/or globally. In addition to deal sourcing and diligence, the Senior Investor will also be expected to support and provide value to our portfolio companies and strategic limited partners.

This position is based in San Francisco, requiring attendance in the office four days per week.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Strategy Development: Develop and refine Hanwha Asset Management USA's investing strategy in alignment with the company's mission, objectives, and structure.
• Investment Sourcing: Identify AI enterprises and technologies that align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Investment Due Diligence: Lead comprehensive due diligence on prospective investment opportunities. This includes financial analysis, deal structuring, legal compliance, and risk assessment.
• Investment Management: Oversee day-to-day portfolio management of the existing investment portfolio.
• Risk Management: Work closely with the Asset Management team to develop risk mitigation strategies for investments and establish monitoring mechanisms to track performance over time.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with investees and other stakeholders to facilitate ongoing collaboration and support.
• Investment Measurement: Develop and implement systems for tracking and measuring investments, including the development of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on investing activities, performance, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders 

REQUIREMENTS.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in institutional investment management.
• Deep understanding of VC investing and a desire to advance an investment strategy using non-traditional methods.
• Proven track record of success in investment sourcing, diligence, structuring, and management of impact investments.
• Experience with Notion or other investment performance reporting software is a plus.
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills around operationalization and execution in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across different geographies and subject areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management and other outside partners.
• PhD Degree in AI (CS or DS) and experience in AI/ML, mobile tech, or engineering strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel. 

Hanwha Asset Management USA, Ltd. offers a comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits package, including robust paid time off and a generous 401k match, designed to support your well-being and financial future.