Sr. Associate / VP / Principal

Moderne Ventures is seeking an exceptional Senior Associate / VP / Principal to contribute to the firm’s next phase of growth.

Senior Associate / VP / Principal Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Moderne's Founder and Managing Partner, and Partner, to drive value for Moderne’s Core Fund and Growth Fund portfolio,including:

I. Investments and Due Diligence

--Source, evaluate, and lead high-impact venture and growth investments

--Source and close companies into the Moderne Passport program

--Develop differentiated investment theses and drive thematicdeal pipelines

--Lead due diligence, investment structuring, and investment committee processes

--Deliver top-quartile investment outcomes across funds

II. Portfolio Company Support

Help Moderne’s portfolio companies be successful. Responsibilities to include:

--Serve as a trusted advisor and board observer to portfolio companies

--Support scaling, follow-on financings, and exit outcomes

--Leverage the Moderne Passport ecosystem to accelerate portfolio growth

--Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator

III. Firm and Team Leadership

--Contribute to fundraising, investor relationships, and strategic partnerships

--Represent Moderne Ventures across the venture, corporate,and LP ecosystem

--Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

--Embody Moderne’s Core Values: Commitment to the Mission, Act Like an Owner, One Team, Respect & Accountability, and Trust

Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

• 2-10 years sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities at a top-tier Venture Capital fund; and 2+ years with a leading investment bank or management consulting firm

• Demonstrated track record of sourcing, structuring, evaluating, and closing successful investments

• Strong relationships across the venture, founder, and institutional investor ecosystems

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand business models

• Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Deep passion for technology, investing, startups, and entrepreneurship

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence firm-level strategy

• Preferably based in or willing to relocate to Chicago

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We are thrilled to continue growing our team of dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience (salary and bonus). Benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

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