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Arup · 9 hours ago

Americas Ventures Regional Lead

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

Arup is a global firm that has been shaping a better world for over 75 years. The Americas Ventures Regional Lead is responsible for supporting the growth of commercial opportunities and leading early-stage investments and company incubation within Arup's Ventures strategy.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesProject ManagementService Industry

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work with the Regional and Global Ventures leadership to develop and deliver the Ventures strategy in the region and more widely

Work with the Ventures team, Arup leadership, and startup ecosystem to identify the most promising new opportunities and problem statements to seed new venture explorations and support newly launched tech ventures

Partner effectively with a variety of internal and external collaborators to steer and shape nascent business ventures to contribute to our financial and strategic goals

Conduct the research, develop the strategic pitch and articulate the shape of a new venture, partnership or other structure to help Arup to engage deeply with the startup ecosystem

Work with startups to help develop their business and products, considering the technical hurdles of integrating into the built environment

Partner across the Arup Ventures and Corporate Services teams, as well as external advisors, to develop the best deal, contract or term agreement to both help Arup and your investments succeed

Oversee the Ventures Scouts program, which represents a cohort of promising junior staff in each of our region's major offices

Ability to adeptly manage a high-performing and diverse team supporting Arup’s legacy of innovation

Qualification

Strategic LeadershipInvestingCommunity BuildingTechnology UnderstandingEntrepreneurial ExperienceBusiness Strategy DevelopmentInvestment Structures KnowledgeEmpathyCuriosityVisionOptimismProfessionalism

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 10 years of professional experience in a relevant field

Strategic Leadership: Develop strong relationships with Arup business leaders. Understand their strategic priorities, challenges and needs and serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader. Surface high potential investment and incubation opportunities

Diligence & Steering: Leverage your understanding of technology, business models, and emerging trends to evaluate potential investments and direct startups in directions that would create the most shared value

Investing: Lead Ventures team in order to identify, vet, and execute venture investment transactions. Establish a feeder to produce promising new internal ventures in which Arup should invest

Community Building: Engage with the startup ecosystem to build mutually beneficial relationships with promising startups and investors. Cultivate and support the entrepreneurial community around Arup

Passion for working with startups and patience for working with large enterprises

Hunger to learn about and understand complex technology and business problems, and experience developing and evaluating new business strategies

Fluency with investment structures, concepts, and terminology

Commitment to helping make new things happen outside of business as usual

Preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or Juris Doctor preferred

Previous experience as a founder and/or early stage startup investor or early employee would be highly beneficial

Significant experience as an investor, entrepreneur, or leader of strategic partnerships in one or more of the following domains: A/E/C, climate tech, energy, mobility