CVX Ventures is seeking a Nordic Investment Manager to build and lead its Swedish operations in Stockholm. As the first person on the ground, the role will focus on establishing a strong sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting, and closing deals.
The ideal candidate will be driven, proactive, and able to build trust and relationships. CVX is a fast-growing venture capital firm in Europe, aiming to be the largest risk investor by providing capital, knowledge, and networks to high-growth companies. They value providing founders with the right expertise for specific stages and industries and co-invest with top angel investors. CVX currently has over 600 partners who invest and contribute to companies.
This role involves:
- Developing and implementing strategies for the Swedish market.
- Leading expansion in Sweden, including potential acquisitions.
- Being responsible for the Swedish profit and loss statement and operations.
- Building a large group of partners.
- Recruiting, developing, and leading a team of 10–15 people.
- Identifying and attracting investment opportunities.
- Driving the investment process from prospecting to investment.
- Representing CVX at events and conferences.
Requirements include:
- High work ethic and sense of urgency.
- Exceptional drive and a desire to be the best.
- 5+ years of experience in venture capital, startups, or dynamic environments.
- Proactivity and ownership.
- Strong interest in venture capital and startups.
- Ability to build collaboration and trust, and win confidence.
- Effective communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Natural sales ability.
- Leadership experience.
- Fluency in Swedish and English.
- Existing network within the Swedish startup ecosystem is a plus.
CVX Ventures offers:
- Personal development and career opportunities.
- Dynamic work environment.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Direct impact on CVX and portfolio companies.
- Coaching and development.
- Combination of fixed salary and performance-based incentives.