Investment Principal, Climate Ventures

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Autodesk Full time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, Climate Innovation & Investment, the Investment Principal will support, and over time lead, all elements of Autodesk strategic investment process in early-stage climate tech and sustainability startups – spanning vehicle structuring, thesis development, opportunity sourcing, due diligence, deal execution and portfolio management.You’ll work as an integral member of the Impact Team in close coordination with Corporate Development, Finance, and Autodesk product and strategy teams.

Responsibilities

Establish and institutionalize best-in-class corporate VC operations

Support global deal sourcing efforts and initial company screenings

Perform detailed technological, financial and market due diligence of potential investments, including management, product, market analysis, impact forecasting, and financial analysis

Refine investment operations through deepening co-investor networks of like-minded venture funds, accelerators, and corporates

Conduct sector and industry analyses to sharpen and define entirely new investment focus areas

Serve as a board observer and support governance and reporting across the portfolio

Partner across business units—including product, Autodesk Platform Services, Industry Strategy and Autodesk Research—to identify high-value strategic opportunities for corporate engagements with the existing ventures portfolio

Support the build out of an optimal post-investment process to maximize value to the portfolio and to Autodesk

Analyze and distill industry insights from the portfolio for key internal and external audiences, including Autodesk executives and Autodesk’s Board of Directors

Hire and nurture a high-performing team of investors

Minimum Qualifications

Relentless focus on having an outsized impact on climate change and social equity by leveraging the speed and power of markets and the private sector

7+ years of work experience that translates into understanding Autodesk’s industries of construction and manufacturing through a digital technology and innovation lens. Ideally this is in a related field (VC/PE, startup, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate development)

An ideal candidate has climate technology experience specifically within construction, manufacturing and/or real estate ecosystems

Strong entrepreneurial background and spirit, with experience helping build new efforts within larger organizations

Deep analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Experience with corporate VC investment operations and management, including market, financial and business model analysis

Proven communications skills, both written and verbal, to distill complex solutions and market opportunities into actions that yield results

Excitement to lead the inner workings of corporate impact strategies and participate in shaping the future of Autodesk and its industries using innovation

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $121,800 and $197,120. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity



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