VP, GIC Global Markets Development
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
Location:San Francisco
Job Function:Private Equity
Job Type:Permanent
Req ID:17050
GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 locations around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.
GIC Private Equity
We deploy capital in areas where we canutiliseour comparative advantages namely a long investment horizon global presence sectorexpertise as well as skilled and experienced teams.
Technology Investment Group (TIG)
TIG invests across the lifecycle of technology companies investing directly in private and public companiesandserving as a limited partner in top-tier tech funds.
GICs Technology Investment Group (TIG) manages most of GICsearly stageinvestments through venture capital funds co-investments and direct investments. TIG is a global team with presence in Silicon ValleyNew Yorkand India.
TIGs mission is to forge long-term financial and strategic relationships with its global partners. It is focused on helping its portfolio companies entrepreneurs and fellow asset managers navigate opportunities associated with technological disruption.
Bridge Forum
Past Bridge Forum events havefeatured speakerslikeRayDalio(Founder of Bridgewater Associates) Reid Hoffman (Founder of LinkedIn) MaxLevchin(Founder ofPayPal andAffirm) Patrick Collison (Founder of Stripe)David Solomon (CEO of Goldman Sachs) Sarah Friar (CFO at OpenAI)Mustafa Suleyman (CEO of Microsoft AI) AliGhodsi(Co-Founder & CEO at Databricks)Marc Andreessen (Founder of a16z) among many others as well as more than300 C-suites from the top financial institutions across Asia and beyond. You can read more about the Bridge Forum here: impact can you make in this role
We are looking for an entrepreneurial self-starting Business Development hire to join our diverse global team focused on venture and growth investing to elevate the Bridge Forum into the worlds leading platform for high-impact business connections.
The role involves building and cultivating strategic partnerships for GICs portfolio companies which are high-growth technology businessesin pursuit of a variety of commercialization and expansion goals.
As a member of this team you will (1) support our global business development efforts especially in the US and Asia (2) work with the GIC ecosystem of portfolio companies on domestic and international go-to-marketand other strategicinitiatives (3) expand our enterprise network of senior executives from the Global 2000 and other leading companies and (4) generatemarket development opportunities for strategic GIC partners and portfolio companies.
You will have the opportunity to be immersed in a global technology investing team that has partnered with disruptive companies such as Anthropic Databricks Stripe DoorDash Affirm Ramp Rippling ClickHouse Snowflake Notion and more.
What will you do as a VP
As a VP you will lead strategic relationship development and ecosystem engagement across the global technology landscape. You will own key partnerships drive business development initiatives and represent the firm externally with senior technology leaders and enterprise executives. You will also mentor junior team members and shape the teams strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead relationship-building efforts with Founders CEOs and senior executives from leading technology companies.
- Drive engagement with Fortune 2000 executives (CIOs CTOs CFOs) through high-impact technology discussions and strategic initiatives.
- Identifyand pursue new partnership opportunities across verticals shaping the firms technology engagement strategy.
- Oversee and guide the planning and execution of ecosystem events including executive briefings dinners and roundtables.
- Lead outbound initiatives to develop new relationships globally and expand the firms technology network.
- Synthesize market insights and industry trends to inform strategic decision-making and investment perspectives.
- Oversee the preparation of briefing materials and ensure high-quality client and partner interactions.
- Manage and mentor junior team members fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Partner closely with investment and platform teams to align relationship-building with broader strategic goals.
What qualifications or skills should youpossess
- 8 years of experience in a senior partner- or client-facing role (e.g. business development partnerships venture capital platform or technology strategy).
- Proventrack recordof owning and managing executive-level relationships and driving strategic outcomes.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing or guiding teams.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills withexecutivepresence.
- Strategicthinkerwith the ability toidentifyopportunities and influence outcomes across complex stakeholder groups.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and deep passion for technology innovation and ecosystem building.
- Undergraduate degreerequired; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day strive to inspire. To make an impact.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
We are an equal opportunity employer
As an employer we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptionalcontribution.
Compensation
Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract andretaintalent globally. We pay for performance and reward sustainable results. Total pay for this positioncomprisesbase pay and bonus. Theanticipatedbase salary range for this role is between $150000 and $220000. Bonuses which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package aredeterminedbased on company and individual performance.
Learn More
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