$268,913 - $349,587 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.
Overview
The business aim of In-Q-Tel’s Australia (IQT AUS ) office is to: (a) learn more about the start-up, academic, venture capital, and accelerator communities in the APAC region ; (b) identify a better understanding of emerging technology areas and market developments in the region, with a goal to provide market research insights to In-Q-Tel’s management in the US (IQT US); (c) identify potential opportunities in the region for IQT US to consider investments into and local investors to promote co-investment opportunities; and (d) maintain relationships with relevant government entities in the region.
Responsibilities
The Managing Director will help lead In-Q-Tel Australia office and manage office personnel. The responsibilities for this position are to:
- assess the startup ecosystem to identify potential investment opportunities for IQT US aligned with IQT US and government requirements.
- promote IQT’s mission and brand in the region through conference and event attendance , briefing support and coordinat ion with local governments.
- engage with the potential investment targets to facilitate IQT US investment activity into that potential investment target.
- introduce the potential target company to IQT US for IQT US to conduct pre-deal diligence and other reviews of the potential target company.
- provide liaison related to the negotiation of deal terms and legal documents between IQT US and the target company and, if approved by IQT US, support deal execution; and
- provide post-investment support, including acting as a liaison and/or board observer to investments and produce required deliverables, reports, and other such documentation as directed.
- oversee relationship with foreign government to support delivery of capabilities .
Qualifications
- Degree in Business or related field preferred. This position requires significant operations experience and a broad breadth of business experience.
- Candidates should have 1 5 + years of operations experience in a variety of business disciplines such as sales, marketing, business development or finance.
- Must be strong, experienced negotiators who are comfortable negotiating high-value transactions with minimal oversight. Specifically, Managing Director should have experience negotiating equity investments and have a working knowledge of ways in which venture capital agreements are structured.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
