VC Principal @ Northwestern Mutual Capital in Milwaukee, WI

<p><b>At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust.  </b>That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.</p> <p><b>We’re strong and growing.  </b>In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We’re strong, innovative and growing.</p> <p><b>We invest in our people.  </b>We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.</p> <p><b>We care.  </b>We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they’re passionate about.</p> <h3><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO:</b></h3> <p>This role is responsible for helping achieve the vision of Northwestern Mutual’s Strategic Investing Team. Demonstrates how investments in early-stage companies can assist Northwestern Mutual in achieving its multi-year strategy. Uses a broad understanding of the company’s strategic objectives, a strong network both internally and externally and an understanding of the evolving startup landscape. Sources high quality investment opportunities and will diligence and close investments and manage portfolio companies’ post-investment.</p> <h3></h3> <h3><b>HOW YOU WILL DO IT:</b></h3> <ul> <li> Manages and continues to develop a deep external network of venture capital firms, accelerators and other sources of new deal flow. Engaged with external partners to remain top of mind for new investment opportunities.</li> <li> Completes diligence and legal review of potential investments in coordination with Law and other stakeholders.</li> <li> Maintains regular engagement with portfolio companies’ post-investment to support them in key strategic decision making and future fundraising efforts.</li> <li> Facilitates introduction of portfolio companies to appropriate areas of Northwestern Mutual to cultivate partnerships that can advance strategic priorities.</li> <li> Supports portfolio companies by serving in board observer role and possible board of directors’ role where appropriate.</li> <li> Works with senior level internal partners to continuously identify emerging trends and areas that Strategic Investing team should be focused on.</li> <li> Represents Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures externally by serving as a leader with vision at industry conferences and other startup events.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <h3><b>BRING YOUR BEST! WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:</b></h3> <ul> <li> Bachelor’s degree from a leading undergraduate institution. Master’s degree preferred.</li> <li> Minimum of two years direct venture capital experience as an Associate or equivalent role in a relevant area of focus.</li> <li> Existing deep domain expertise in insurance and financial services.</li> <li> Dynamic and strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence internal, external, and senior leadership audiences.</li> <li> Ability to process and synthesize information from a wide variety of sources to develop investment themes and areas of focus.</li> <li> Strong DEI lens as it relates to our Sustained Action for Racial Equity (SARE) efforts focused on our Women’s Founder Initiative and our Black Founder Program.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <h3><b>BENEFITS:</b></h3> <p>Great pay package, 401K, Company sponsored retirement plan, educational assistance, Performance based incentive pay, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Parental leave, Caregiver time off….and more.</p> <p>#IN-POST</p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><b>Compensation Range:</b></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>Pay Range – Start:</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>$143,360.00</p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p>Pay Range – End:</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>$266,240.00</p>