Assistant Director, NY Ventures
Empire State DevelopmentAbout the role
*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible
based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Assistant Director will serve as key operational partner to the Managing Director of NY Ventures and its senior staff with responsibility for establishing and maintaining evaluation and performance metrics for its various internal and external stakeholders, including oversight for data collection and integrity, systems tools, and data analysis and reporting across all NY Ventures programs. The Assistant Director will also conduct research in support of specific investment deals or areas.
WORK PERFORMED:
The Assistant Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining the quantitative framework that validates and communicates the success and reach of NY Ventures investment programs. The core function is to ensure systems integrity, strategic performance measurement and streamlined execution of data capture, collection and reporting to ensure accuracy, security and accessibility across all direct and indirect programs of NY Ventures for internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic Measurement & Impact Reporting: Own the end-to-end data management, reporting, and advanced analytics functions. Develop and track both financial and socio-economic impact metrics to effectively communicate the return on investment for internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Operational Optimization & Efficiency: Proactively identify, analyze, and implement opportunities to streamline work and activities across NY Ventures to ensure efficient and scalable program execution.
- Data Governance & Integrity: Manage investment-related data, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, security, and accessibility across all direct and indirect programs, including best practices for data collection, analysis, reporting, and retention.
- Research & Program Support: Collaborate with team to provide essential research and analytical support for active deal flow, investment due diligence, and overall program investment activities.
- Develop and generate performance reports for internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Work with team to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for all facets of investment activities for both financial and socio-economic impact metrics and activities across NY Ventures to effectively communicate return on investment for all stakeholders.
- Conduct advanced analytics to provide insights into portfolio performance, risk assessment, and market trends.
Operational Optimization & Efficiency :
- Proactively identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in program execution workflows.
- Develop and implement strategies, processes, and technology solutions to streamline activities and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Data Governance & Integrity:
- Manage investment-related data, ensuring accuracy integrity, security, and accessibility across all direct and indirect investment programs.
- Oversee data governance and implement best practices for data collection and storage.
Research & Program Support:
- Conduct targeted research on venture capital, emerging technologies, and regional economic development to inform investment strategy.
- Assist the Managing Director and other senior team members with ad-hoc projects, presentations, and preparation for internal and external meetings.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required:
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