Venture Capital Principal

Venture Capital Principal

TR Ventures is a leading  corporate venture capital arm of Thomson Reuters based in New York City , focused on investing in innovative startups and early-stage companies in Fintech, Legal, Tax, Risk and Fraud and Media. We have a strong track record of successful investments and a talented team of investment professionals who are dedicated to identifying and executing on new opportunities.

About the team:

Our investment team is made up of experienced venture capitalists with a diverse range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about working with entrepreneurs to help their companies succeed, and we value collaboration and teamwork. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, and to be a part of a dynamic and supportive culture.

About the Role

As a Venture Capital (VC) Principal at TR Ventures, you will play a key role in identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence on potential portfolio companies, and negotiating and structuring deals. You will also be responsible for conducting market research to assess market opportunities and for evaluating potential investments based on financial projections and risk assessments. You will work closely with senior members of the team and will have the opportunity to grow into the partner level.

In addition to playing a leadership role in deals, you can expect to gain operational experience, continue to build sector knowledge, work with talented entrepreneurs, other VCs, limited partners, industry executives, and other constituents in the venture ecosystem. 

About You

You are a fit for the role of Venture Capital Principal if your experience includes:

Minimum skills and qualifications:

The minimum skills and qualifications for this role include:

• Understanding of what separates a good business, team, and market opportunity from one that has the potential to generate venture-scale returns
• A deal sheet which reflects your previous deal success
• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking or private equity
• Strong financial analysis skills, including proficiency in financial modeling and understanding of valuation techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred skills and qualifications:

In addition to the minimum skills and qualifications, the preferred skills and qualifications for this role include:

• An MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field
• Experience with portfolio management
• A deep understanding of financial models and the ability to analyze and evaluate new companies and investment opportunities
• A strong network of industry contacts and the ability to build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving industry

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What's in it For You?
You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.

• Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

• Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet