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The Director, Investments is primarily responsible for leading and managing the investment process including mission fit analysis and due diligence of deals as well as providing leadership across the investment team.  The Director will engage with portfolio companies at the Board level if necessary under the guidance of more senior investment staff.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, evaluate, and manage investment opportunities in support of ON’s strategy and mission as well as provide day-to-day management of more junior investment staff.
• Communicate investment recommendations to the Investment Committee
• Develop and manage high quality relationships with a pipeline of investments in areas of interest to Omidyar Network; develop and maintain a network of contacts to further ON’s impact within and beyond the portfolio companies
• Lead and manage due diligence and analysis of investment and /or grant opportunities
• Drive execution of strategic investments and partnerships through negotiations and deal structuring
• Add value to portfolio companies and enhance their impact using internal resources when necessary
• Represent ON in a manner that is consistent with our vision, mission and communication strategies
• Manage and mentor co-workers and direct reports if applicable within the financial capital function and share business and deal structuring/negotiations expertise
• Partner with our communications function to ensure appropriate messaging of our investment activities
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years related business experience, with 5+ years in a similar leadership role in strategic investments, non-profit grants, or venture capital/private equity, within a collaborative setting and approach 
  
• Direct investment and/or grant experience is required, industry experience with solid deal exposure is acceptable
• Solid knowledge of the full spectrum of investment and/or grant execution, negotiation and structuring process and components
• Demonstrated track record of successful investments and relationship building, with relevant experience in partnership/alliance development
• Experience as a board observer a plus
• Domain expertise in microfinance, technology, media or the non-profit arena required
• Strong technology knowledge, financial due diligence, modeling, and analysis experience
• Prefer MBA or equivalent experience in finance or business
• Social sector experience a strong plus
  
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary

Candidate Profile:

• Passion for our mission to create positive social impact a must
• Proven leadership skills including integrity, intelligence, and ability to build and maintain confidence of investees, stakeholders and coworkers
• Ability to quickly integrate into a changing and dynamic environment.  Startup and/or entrepreneurial experience preferred.