The Director, Investments is primarily responsible for leading and managing the investment process including mission fit analysis and due diligence of deals as well as providing leadership across the investment team.  The Director will engage with portfolio companies at the Board level if necessary under the guidance of more senior investment staff.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, evaluate, and manage investment opportunities in support of ON’s strategy and mission as well as provide day-to-day management of more junior investment staff.
• Communicate investment recommendations to the Investment Committee
• Develop and manage high quality relationships with a pipeline of investments in areas of interest to Omidyar Network; develop and maintain a network of contacts to further ON’s impact within and beyond the portfolio companies
• Lead and manage due diligence and analysis of investment and /or grant opportunities
• Drive execution of strategic investments and partnerships through negotiations and deal structuring
• Add value to portfolio companies and enhance their impact using internal resources when necessary
• Represent ON in a manner that is consistent with our vision, mission and communication strategies
• Manage and mentor co-workers and direct reports if applicable within the financial capital function and share business and deal structuring/negotiations expertise
• Partner with our communications function to ensure appropriate messaging of our investment activities
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years related business experience, with 5+ years in a similar leadership role in strategic investments, non-profit grants, or venture capital/private equity, within a collaborative setting and approach 
  
• Direct investment and/or grant experience is required, industry experience with solid deal exposure is acceptable
• Solid knowledge of the full spectrum of investment and/or grant execution, negotiation and structuring process and components
• Demonstrated track record of successful investments and relationship building, with relevant experience in partnership/alliance development
• Experience as a board observer a plus
• Domain expertise in microfinance, technology, media or the non-profit arena required
• Strong technology knowledge, financial due diligence, modeling, and analysis experience
• Prefer MBA or equivalent experience in finance or business
• Social sector experience a strong plus
  
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary

Candidate Profile:

• Passion for our mission to create positive social impact a must
• Proven leadership skills including integrity, intelligence, and ability to build and maintain confidence of investees, stakeholders and coworkers
• Ability to quickly integrate into a changing and dynamic environment.  Startup and/or entrepreneurial experience preferred.
  

The Legal Assistant will provide support to the legal team in all areas of business including but not limited to legal document processing (investments, operations, intellectual property), development and maintenance of legal templates, coordinating with outside counsel, investees and internal investment managers, and providing administrative support to the legal function.

ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS:

·      Coordinate legal document processing

·      Organize and update Socialtext wiki pages and discussions as directed by the legal team

·      Coordinate IRM approvals

·      Support development and maintenance of legal templates

·      Conduct Patriot Act checks

·      Coordinate legal administration and coordination with outside counsel, partners and internal investment managers

·      Coordinate travel and conferences for the legal team

·      Maintain legal documents onsite, offsite and electronically

·      Participate in strategic initiatives as needed

·      Provide support to Secretary of the board of Trustees

·      Trademark Portfolio management

·      Notary Public services

·      Attend and participate in investment and other internal team meetings as needed by the legal team

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Provide back up support to other administrative staff when necessary

·      Schedule internal and external meetings as necessary

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree

2. Experience: 8-10 years relevant experience in a corporate or other professional environment.

3. Skills & Abilities:

·      Demonstrated attention to detail

·      Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in making decisions

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Reliable and Flexible

·      Able to effectively and accurately work in a multi-tasking, high-energy, start-up environment

·      Able to prioritize and manage detail-oriented projects in a manner that supports evolving organizational strategy