Advanced Specialist, Ventures

This role aligns to the industry title - Associate.

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Pearson Ventures to serve as strategic contributor in our Innovation Architecture team within the Office of the CTO. Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson, dedicated to investing in innovative education technology and workforce companies that align with Pearson’s mission to empower lifelong learning and drive strategic growth and innovation.

• Strategic Investments
  • Sourcing and evaluating potential investments:
    Independently lead market analyses and proactively identify key opportunities and trends.
  • Proactively reaching out to and engaging with early‑stage companies that align with Pearson Ventures’ investment strategy.
  • Networking with other investors, advisors, and Pearson executives to identify and evaluate attractive investment opportunities.
• Transaction execution
  • Supporting the due diligence process and creating valuation / returns analyses.
  • Writing investment memos that are presented to our Investment Committee.
  • Interacting with co‑Investors and their advisors as needed.
  • Providing support on negotiating legal agreements.
• Portfolio & Stakeholder Management
  • Ensuring the strategic objectives underlying investment deals are tracked and delivered.
  • Owning fund and portfolio reporting in collaboration with accounting and governance partners.
  • Supporting internal presentations to Pearson’s executive team and advisory committee.

• Passion for education and Pearson’s mission.
• BA/BS degree + some relevant experience (venture capital, investment banking, strategy consulting, or corporate development).
• Proficient in financial modelling and valuation analysis; strong grasp of accounting and financial statements.
• Intellectually curious, able to learn and explain new concepts quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Executive presence and confidence with founders and senior management.
• Self‑starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI and automation to streamline investment processes.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by state laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full‑time salary range is between $ – $.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications will be accepted through Jun 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Pearson is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.