Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence to manage relationships effectively., Proven ability to mentor and support portfolio companies for growth., Solid understanding of company-building fundamentals and financial acumen., Experience in investment decision-making and evaluating financial potential..

Key responsabilities:

Build relationships with founders to understand their needs and support their growth.

Gather and analyze updates from portfolio companies, including financial reports and milestones.

Develop strategies to manage the fund’s portfolio and ensure alignment with investment goals.

Provide quarterly updates on portfolio progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

Job Scope:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Portfolio Manager to join the 500 Global in Eurasia team. As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing our growing portfolio. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting founders in their entrepreneurial journey. Job will require some traveling but no relocation needed. You need to be in a region with a timezone compatible with our investment region.

Essential Functions

Build strong relationships with founders to understand their unique needs and contribute to their growth.

Serve as a liaison between portfolio company founders, 500 Global’s team, mentor network, and ecosystem partners.

Onboard confirmed participants to 500’s tools, network, and resources.

Keep track of relevant events, opportunities, and information, and share them with portfolio companies as needed.

Facilitate introductions to the right expertise at critical stages of business development.

Provide hands-on support and collaborate with the team to offer strategic and operational guidance to founders.

Gather and analyze regular updates from portfolio companies, including financial reports, milestones, and challenges.

Identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation in collaboration with portfolio companies.

Develop strategies to manage the fund’s growing portfolio and ensure alignment with investment goals.

Use data analytics and market research to make informed decisions that optimize portfolio performance.

Implement KPIs and metrics to track the success of portfolio companies.

Develop and implement efficient processes for data collection, monitoring, and reporting.

Develop reporting mechanisms to track portfolio performance and ensure transparency with stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting obligations post-program.

Provide quarterly updates on portfolio progress to internal teams (finance, market strategy) and external stakeholders (LPs, potential LPs).

Assist with legal due diligence and compliance during the pre-accelerator investment process.

Collaborate with legal teams to streamline legal processes related to portfolio companies.

Assist founders in their fundraising efforts, including ecosystem introductions, reviewing fundraising materials, and providing best practices for the process.

Support fundraising initiatives for 500 Eurasia and other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence to effectively manage relationships with founders, investors, and stakeholders.

Proven ability to mentor portfolio companies and provide hands-on support for growth.

Experience in building and nurturing diverse, inclusive communities and facilitating knowledge sharing.

Solid understanding of company-building fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot business challenges.

Financial acumen and investment expertise to assess opportunities and manage portfolio construction.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong network of industry contacts, including potential customers and investors.

Strategic vision with the ability to anticipate market shifts and align investments with overall fund goals.

Demonstrated ability to activate and engage communities to support portfolio companies.

Support getting companies featured across events online and offline e.g. speaking engagements, startup booths.