Senior Investment Manager

Why join our team? As an Investment Professional in our London office, you'll join a small and dynamic team covering Europe and collaborate closely with our Korea-based colleagues. This role is a unique opportunity for those with a passion for technology and innovation, looking to pivot into an investment career. A technical background is advantageous, given the deeply technical nature of our investments. Area: AI or Enterprise S/W,

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of investments across Europe, targeting early to late-stage opportunities.
• Continuously map investment trends and develop a robust pipeline for potential partnerships and investments.
• Support and handle European-based portfolio companies post-investment.
• Balance strategic and financial objectives in investment decisions.
• Enhance Samsung Ventures' brand visibility and reputation within the European entrepreneurial and venture capital communities
• Proactively engage with local tech hubs, presenting Samsung's unique value proposition.
• Originate and source investment opportunities through industry networking, market research, and active participation in relevant events.
• Assist in identifying and assessing strategic investment or partnership targets.
  
  Experience in a professional environment (investment experience not required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build immediate rapport with founders, partners, and corporate executives.
• Innovative and proactive, with an ambitious attitude.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for deep tech, with the ability to understand AI/Software technology at its deep root to converse effectively with elite software engineers
• Great teammate, skilled at networking and relationship-building.
• Intellectually curious, always eager to explore and understand new advancements in technology.
• Demonstrated analytical skills; financial modelling skills are beneficial but not essential.
• Proficiency in other European languages(German or French) is a plus.
What does success look like?
• Successfully sourcing and developing new investment opportunities through diverse networks.
• Effective teamwork and rapport building with HQ investment teams.
• Proficiency in guiding deals from sourcing to execution.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and close investment deals.
• Becoming a trusted partner to our portfolio companies and wider set of partners
  
  Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
• Private medical -family cover
• Income protection
• Car allowance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Three volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefit portal and contribution of £55 per month - including travel insurance, gym membership, season ticket loan, Tastecard, dental insurance and more
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access to a discount shopping portal