VP, Investments – Technology & Innovation (Public & Private Markets) – Client Role

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New York, NY on site Until 9/25/2026 7+ years exp First posted July 27, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description
About the Role
 
Our client, a growing alternative investment manager, is seeking a VP, Investments to join its investment team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments across both public and private markets, with a focus on technology, innovation, and high-growth businesses.
 
Working closely with senior leadership, this role offers the opportunity to lead investment opportunities from initial sourcing through diligence, execution, and ongoing portfolio management. The ideal candidate is an experienced investor with strong analytical capabilities, sound investment judgment, and the ability to develop independent conviction across a broad range of investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

    • Source and evaluate investment opportunities across public and private markets. 
    • Lead investment opportunities through financial analysis, due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution. 
    • Build and maintain detailed financial models to support investment recommendations. 
    • Prepare investment memoranda and present opportunities to senior leadership and the Investment Committee. 
    • Conduct company, industry, and thematic research to identify emerging investment trends and opportunities. 
    • Partner with founders, management teams, and portfolio companies to support strategic growth initiatives. 
    • Monitor portfolio company performance and identify follow-on investment opportunities. 
    • Develop relationships with founders, investment bankers, co-investors, and other industry participants to enhance proprietary deal flow. 
    • Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to the continued development of the investment team.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

    • 7+ years of investing experience within venture capital, growth equity, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, or other alternative investment firms. 
    • Demonstrated experience leading investments from sourcing through execution. 
    • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment underwriting skills. 
    • Experience investing across both public and private markets is preferred. 
    • Strong interest in technology, artificial intelligence, software, and innovation-driven industries. 
    • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. 
    • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced investment environment. 
    • Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree is preferred.
Additional Information
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support portions of the hiring process, including resume review and candidate evaluation. These tools assist our recruiting team but do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Compensation (from employer):
175000–220000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead evaluation, execution, and management of investments in tech and innovative industries

Job title

VP, Investments – Technology & Innovation (Public & Private Markets) – Client Role

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

New York, NY; remote work not specified

Salary

$175k–$220k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial modelingvaluationinvestment underwritingindustry researchportfolio management

Preferred skills

MBACFAteam mentorship

Specializations

venture capitalgrowth equityprivate equitytechnologyartificial intelligence
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City