Lead, Investor Engagement

hybrid
Calgary, Alberta, Canada .
full-time . August 1, 2024

Description

Lead, Investor Engagement

Full Time - 19 Month contract until March 31, 2026

Salary starting at $75,000 year

Are you drawn to Calgary’s thriving tech sector and looking to build a meaningful career that allows you to have an impact in your community? Does the prospect of city-building work excite you? If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy putting your own innovative spin on things, then we think this is what you were meant to do as Platform Calgary’s Lead, Investor Engagement.

Reporting to the Director of Growth, and collaborating closely with the Program Manager, Investor Hub, the Lead, Investor Engagement will spearhead outreach efforts for Platform Calgary’s National Bank Investor Hub. The role is pivotal in establishing a reliable, accessible community resource and a centralized, highly visible entry point connecting investors, funds, and entrepreneurs in the early-stage tech sector.

What will you do?

Develop strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of Platform Calgary and the Investor Hub within the Investor and Founder community
Leading the work to ensure the deliverables and metrics of the National Bank Investor Hub are achieved on time and on budget
Lead the regular reporting process for the National Bank Investor Hub funding partners
Recruit and cultivate relationships with local and international investors to accelerate access to early-stage capital for startups
Pull insights to support programming at Platform Calgary and give context to founders fundraising journey
Shorten timelines for startups when looking to engage with the investment community through proactive engagement and relationship-building efforts
Recruit and cultivate relationships with emerging funds, with an emphasis on emerging funds that have an investment thesis focused on early-stage companies led by underserved founders and/or with a mission focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)
Lead the development of a playbook which outlines:
how investors, microfunds and the broader ecosystem can better support underserved startups and why this support is important;
the important role of microfunds in the local startup ecosystem, how relationships, and which relationships can be leveraged to achieve desired outcomes; and
how to set up, operate, and grow local microfunds, including specific steps to develop an investment strategy and operate a successful fund;
Represent Platform Calgary and the Investor Hub in investor meetings and calls.
Facilitate introductions between investors, founders and Platform’s extended venture network.
Promote Platform Calgary's mission and initiatives within the community and broader networks.
Establish and nurture a robust pipeline of prospective investors across various sectors, sizes and geographies.
Provide investor referrals and attend conferences and events to expand the network and promote the offerings within the Investor Hub.
Create and execute strategies to enhance investor engagement and launch a membership model for the launch.
Advise and support impactful programmatic initiatives such as reverse pitches, office hours, and networking events.
Collaborate with Platform Calgary's Investor Advisory Group to leverage expertise and insights.
Foster relationships and gather feedback to enhance investor engagement strategies.

The right candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:

At least 3+ years of experience in fundraising or investor relations
Ability to demonstrate a breadth and depth of relationships in the investment community
Comfortable presenting and engaging with a wide range of high net worth individuals, family offices, & foundations, partners, & the broader impact community
Investment experience and/or practical understanding of the early stage investing industry
Familiar with venture capital as a subset of the private equity asset class and how it relates to portfolio construction within family offices and VCs
Experience in business development, community building & engagement
Project management experience is considered an asset
Discretion & confidentiality
Proficiency in GSuite, CRM (Hubspot) and workflow tools such as Asana
Positive, enthusiastic attitude to join a fast moving, often deadline-driven team

Who you are:

You have proven strategic and leadership skills
You have the ability to build from the ground up with few structural parameters
You have the ability to work independently with minimal oversight
You are a team player that can collaborate and engage teams across multiple functional areas
You have a passion for innovation, community and entrepreneurship.

During the interview process, we will be looking for:

A high level of professionalism and ability to connect with others to build positive relationships and be a true collaborator.
Strong emotional intelligence, a high level of empathy and active listening skills.
Forward thinking - you can anticipate and act on the needs and requests of multiple collaborators/contributors.
Initiative - proactively create and follow through on new ideas and strategies.

Platform Calgary perks:

Hybrid and flexible work: Our team enjoys the flexibility of hybrid work and flexible hours, so we can all do our best work.
Great benefits from day one: Health, dental and wellness benefits; RRSP matching program; parental leave top-up program development stipends and other perks!
Paid Time Off: We offer plenty of paid time off, as well as Fridays off during the months of July and August plus holiday closure in December/January.
A unique place to work: The Platform Innovation Centre is the front door to Calgary’s tech and innovation community. Home to 120+ partners (and the thousands of guests who attend education programs, meetups and other events) dedicated to helping companies to start, grow and succeed.

We are fostering a culture of belonging that is diverse and inclusive. This begins with an equitable and accessible hiring process.

We highly encourage applications from excluded and marginalized communities, regardless of race, creed, sex, gender, orientation, religion, and including persons with disabilities, visible minorities and foreign-born residents.
You do not need to meet 100% of the qualifications to apply - if you think this could be the role for you and you bring something unique to the table, submit your application!
Any candidates with disabilities or who may require accommodations throughout the recruitment process are encouraged to contact jointheteam@platformcalgary.com.

To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

About Platform Calgary

Platform Calgary is an impact organization whose members are tech companies, large and small, united in a vision of inclusive, innovation-driven prosperity for Calgary. Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgary's tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale. Our focus is on making all parts of Calgary’s startup ecosystem better resourced, connected, efficient and prominent. For more information about Platform Calgary, visit platformcalgary.com

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