Head of Venture Capital

The role has the following responsibilities:

• Lead the venture capital investment strategy and manage the full VC investment lifecycle from origination through execution, portfolio management and exit.
• Source, evaluate, structure and execute venture capital investments across early-stage and growth-stage companies, including direct investments, fund commitments and co-investments.
• Conduct rigorous commercial, financial and strategic due diligence to support investment decisions aligned with risk and return objectives.
• Negotiate investment terms, governance rights and economic structures to optimise outcomes for the portfolio.
• Actively manage and monitor the VC portfolio, tracking performance through KPIs and initiating value‑creation or corrective actions where required.
• Support portfolio companies through board observation, strategic input and exit planning.
• Prepare and present high-quality investment proposals to the Investment Committee, clearly articulating investment theses, risks and expected returns.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of venture capital investment professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, venture capital fund managers, co‑investors and broader ecosystem participants.
• Play a key role in raising third‑party capital for venture capital strategies and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective investors.
• Ensure all investment activity complies with regulatory, governance and internal control requirements.