Sr. Director, NY Ventures, Fund Partner Progr
Empire State Development · New York City, New York, US
*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. *This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible ba...
Job description
*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. *This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy. - Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply . Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation. BASIC FUNCTION: Oversee the execution and strategic scaling of NY State’s venture fund partnerships, including the Emerging and Regional Manager and Community Partner funds. Direct the recruitment and management of fund partners to expand capital access for entrepreneurs statewide. Under leadership of NY Ventures Managing Director, work with an integrated team to provide investment reporting, cross-agency collaboration, and the development of future initiatives to drive New York’s high-growth innovation economy. The Emerging and Regional Partner and Community and Regional Partner program funds, are the “fund of funds” programs that NY Ventures created and administers. Funded with $144M of State Small Business Credit Initiative capital from US Treasury, these programs are designed to increase access to capital for innovative sta...