Investment Director
Pearson VUE
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hoboken • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $165,000 - $205,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead investments across the full lifecycle:
- Identify opportunities aligned with Pearson’s objectives by collaborating with business divisions and leadership.
- Network with investors and advisors to source and assess strategic investments.
- Manage teams through due diligence, valuation modelling, term negotiations, and investment committee preparation.
- Track and deliver strategic objectives for investment deals.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between Pearson and portfolio companies.
- Oversee governance and reporting for portfolio companies.
- Identify partnership needs with business divisions and key stakeholders.
- Develop commercial partnership opportunities within Pearson’s portfolio and pipeline.
- Support execution, monitor progress, and ensure clear communication throughout the partnership lifecycle.
Requirements
- Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate strategy/M&A/business development.
- Direct investment experience, including board participation and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and structure deals.
- Proven ability to lead and work within high-performing teams.
- Credibility with senior/executive management and ability to build influential relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high emotional intelligence.
- Self-starter with a results-driven approach, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI productivity tools.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial modellingvaluationinvestment analysisdeal structuringdue diligenceboard participationstrategic guidancecommercial partnership development
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailemotional intelligenceresults-drivenrelationship buildingability to manage multiple priorities