VP, Venture Portfolio Management

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive venture portfolio management strategy in alignment with Flutterwave’s overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage Flutterwave’s venture portfolio, including identifying, evaluating, and driving growth and implementation of opportunities.
• Develop and deploy custom-made value creation initiatives to grow revenue and control costs..
• Monitor and analyse the performance of the venture portfolio, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimizing value creation.
• Identify and execute synergistic and partnership opportunities with local partners in collaboration with portfolio companies .
• Work closely with portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance, monitor progress, and support value realization initiatives.
• Conduct physical visits, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, investment partners, and portfolio company management teams, to drive successful outcomes and identify potential investment opportunities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform investment strategies and portfolio management decisions.
• Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership and the board of directors on the performance of the venture portfolio.
• Leverage Global Ventures reporting framework to track portfolio performance in line with agreement with management and strategy session outcomes.

Required competency and skillset to be a waver

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in venture investing, portfolio management, and value realisation.
• Proven track record of successful venture investments and portfolio management, with a strong understanding of value creation and exit strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team of professionals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to various stakeholders.
• Strong network of contacts in the venture capital and startup ecosystem.