Head of Ventures

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nexthink Full time
Job Description

This dynamic Head of Nexthink Ventures role will be integral to implementing our corporate growth strategy. You'll immerse yourself in our product and the evolving SaaS industry landscape and forge strategic relationships to identify prime M&A opportunities. Your expertise in evaluating potential deals, combined with a collaborative, results-driven approach, will fuel the expansion of Nexthink. This role offers significant travel for in-depth market understanding and the chance to build external connections with key players in the investment community.

Day to day responsibilities

  • Corporate development initiatives: Execute the M&A strategy defined by the senior executive team by proactively identifying, sourcing, evaluating, and fostering relationships that align with our growth objectives.
  • Immerse in industry and product: Embrace extensive travel through industry events and on-site visits to understand our product offerings, the competitive landscape, and emerging trends.
  • Relationship cultivator: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across R&D, Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure synergy between M&A initiatives and overall company goals. Proactively build relationships with investment bankers, venture capitalists, founders, and private equity firms.
  • Inform Product Strategy: Share findings and insights gained from travel and external relationships, informing product strategy discussions within the executive team.
  • Present to executives and board: Prepare and present high-impact reports and analyses on potential M&A opportunities to the executive team and board quarterly.
  • Process improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of our corporate development processes, including acquisition diligence and pipeline management.
  • Metrics-driven: Collaborate with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of corporate development initiatives.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience: Demonstrated experience in corporate development, within the SaaS B2B sector. Additional experience in strategy consulting, venture capital, or private equity is a strong advantage.
  • Action-oriented: Proven ability to execute strategically, with relentless attention to detail and remarkable problem-solving skills.
  • Global Perspective: A keen understanding of global markets and cultures and how they affect potential investment opportunities.
  • Analytical mindset: Critical thinker with a knack for presenting complex analysis with clarity and guiding data-backed decision-making.
  • Relationship builder: Must have great people skills to build trust, form solid partnerships within and beyond the company, and effectively influence others.
  • Adaptability: A forward-thinking individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable with ambiguity, and manages multiple priorities.
  • Market affinity: A deep interest in the DEX (Digital Employee Experience) market and a drive to stay abreast of industry trends.
  • Collaborative and impartial: Embraces teamwork, actively listens to diverse perspectives, and maintains objectivity throughout evaluation processes.
  • Project management expertise: Proven ability to lead complex projects, proficiently allocate resources, and meet timelines.
  • Embodies agility: Embraces change and challenges the status quo to drive innovation and efficiency.
Additional Information

We are 1000+ employees strong in 21 countries across 8 different time zones speaking 60+ languages. We are positive, we get things done, we keep growing, and we are one team, we are Nexthink. We believe actions are stronger than words when it comes to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. Nexthinkers are multinational and multilingual, and come from all walks of life. We are committed to hiring a genuinely representative workforce that can create solutions and foster innovation for the modern digital employee experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Our company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Total Rewards @ Nexthink

At Nexthink, we offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans. Your total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a commission or performance bonus plan, as well as equity. We provide our US employees with 100% covered company benefits that consist of health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death/personal loss coverage.

Base salary ranges are determined by country, role, level, experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects Nexthink's good faith determination of the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by related factors, including job skills, experience, and relevant education or training, which may impact a final offer. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

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