Sr. Associate​/VP​/Principal

Sr. Associate / VP / Principal

Investments Team

Moderne Ventures is seeking an exceptional Senior Associate / VP / Principal to contribute to the firm's next phase of growth.

Senior Associate / VP / Principal

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Moderne's Founder and Managing Partner, and Partner, to drive value for Moderne's Core Fund and Growth Fund portfolio, including:
• Source, evaluate, and lead high-impact venture and growth investments
• Source and close companies into the Moderne Passport program
• Develop differentiated investment theses and drive thematic deal pipelines
• Lead due diligence, investment structuring, and investment committee processes
• Deliver top-quartile investment outcomes across funds
• Help Moderne's portfolio companies be successful. Responsibilities to include:
• Serve as a trusted advisor and board observer to portfolio companies
• Support scaling, follow-on financings, and exit outcomes
• Leverage the Moderne Passport ecosystem to accelerate portfolio growth
• Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator
• Contribute to fundraising, investor relationships, and strategic partnerships
• Represent Moderne Ventures across the venture, corporate, and LP ecosystem
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Embody Moderne's Core Values:
  Commitment to the Mission, Act Like an Owner, One Team, Respect & Accountability, and Trust

Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

• 2-10 years sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities at a top-tier Venture Capital fund; and 2+ years with a leading investment bank or management consulting firm
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing, structuring, evaluating, and closing successful investments
• Strong relationships across the venture, founder, and institutional investor ecosystems
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand business models
• Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Deep passion for technology, investing, startups, and entrepreneurship
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence firm-level strategy
• Preferably based in or willing to relocate to Chicago

We are thrilled to continue growing our team of dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience (salary and bonus). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Candidates must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.

Moderne Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.