Managing Director, Conexus Venture Capital

7 months ago

Regina, Canada Conexus Credit Union Full time

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future. It’s more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize growth and efficiency and are champions of every members success for a thriving Saskatchewan. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are curious, courageous, confident and committed. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

**The bigger picture**

We’re seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead Conexus Venture Capital’s fund management, directing its investment strategy in the best interests of its stakeholders. This role will serve as a key brand ambassador for both Conexus and its Funds under management, someone who is a recognized thought leader in innovation, entrepreneurship and early stage investing.

**How you’ll be spending your time**
- **Brand ambassador**: introduce and represent the Conexus brand and its managed Funds at public and private events, to promote the Funds and the larger start up ecosystem locally and regionally.
- **Sector intelligence**: generate relevant sector thought leadership in start ups and tech, highlighting evolving market needs, investment themes, potential new business models, disruptive innovation, and key players to be considered when evaluating investments
- **Canadian tech ecosystem development**: develop and knit a strong fabric of mentors, sponsors, venture capital investors, incubators, accelerators, advisors, corporate partners, and other key participants for the benefit of the sector as a whole.
- **Deal flow creation**: jointly create and drive deal flow and the recruitment of new break-out companies who are positioned to change the Saskatchewan tech landscape.
- **Deal screening, selection, diligence and decision-making**: lead a small but multidisciplinary team to rigorously assess, analyze, structure, negotiate, and close investments with founders and co-investors.
- **Portfolio support**: actively nurture and monitor the post-close growth and performance of founders and their portfolio companies through coaching, mentoring, strategy development, recruiting, and sound governance. Partner with businesses to evaluate and structure strategic collaborations and commercial agreements.
- **Fund management**: nurture LP relations; communicate investment recommendations in the best interests of LPs based on Fund mandate, strategy and fit analysis, due diligence, valuation, negotiations, assessment of key risks, and other relevant matters.
- **Team development**: display influential leadership with colleagues and portfolio company management teams fostering a collaborative culture.
- **Future funds**: lead the Fund’s future fundraising efforts with institutions, fund-of-funds, strategic corporates, and government entities,.

**The way people describe you**
You're recognized for your exceptional communication skills and deep expertise in venture capital. Your visionary mindset, coupled with a genuine curiosity for innovation and future trends, sets you apart as both a team player and an independent thinker. As a mentor and motivator, you inspire with shared values and purpose. Your ability to make informed decisions amidst uncertainty showcases your sound judgment and adaptability. Self-driven and versatile, you excel in dynamic environments, embracing change as a catalyst for growth.

**The experience you bring**
- A true operator, not just a theorist.
- Proven leadership and innovation experience in the tech sector, supplemented by strong track record in investment banking, consulting, private equity, venture capital, or an active corporate development group.
- Entrepreneurial empathy - previous founder experience an asset; preferably been through failure and successful startups.
- Post-secondary education in commerce, computer science, engineering or a related discipline. MBA, CFA, and/or CBV certainly desirable; but, more importantly, show us what you’ve done and what you can do.
- Creative mindset to unstructured problems.

**Salary Range**:
$136,990 - $195,700 with 25% Short Term Incentive Target

**Benefits and Perks**

The success of our members relies heavily on the performance and accomplishments of our employees. That’s why we prioritize offering our team a variety of perks and be

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