Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. WEDC is seeking a Venture Operations Director to design and implement the operational foundation for its venture investment activities, including governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, reporting systems, and operational standards. The role also leads cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, training, and change management to support scalable investment operations.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and document investment operations, governance frameworks, and portfolio management processes that support WEDC’s venture investment activities
- Lead cross-functional efforts to develop standardized workflows, decision-making structures, reporting practices, and operational controls
- Partner with Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, Legal, IT, and Strategic Investment & Evaluation teams to build scalable investment management capabilities
- Develop portfolio monitoring tools, dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks that support oversight and decision-making
- Create and maintain operating procedures, templates, work instructions, and documentation that support institutional knowledge and continuity
- Coordinate the evaluation and implementation of systems, technology tools, and workflow solutions that strengthen investment operations
- Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and change management efforts to support adoption of new processes and operating standards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five or more years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment management, fund operations, portfolio management, or a related field
- Experience designing and implementing operational frameworks, governance structures, reporting systems, or process improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated success leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of investment operations, portfolio management, governance, and operational best practices
- Exceptional project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive organizational change
- Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin
- Experience with venture fund operations, fund administration, organizational transformation, or business process design preferred
Benefits
- Remote-first work environment
- Work-life balance
- Flexibility and collaboration
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