Investment Manager in Calgary

Verdex Capital is a purpose-driven venture capital firm that invests in the Canadian food and agriculture sectors. Our mission is to advance Canadian agriculture by investing risk capital into early-stage companies and the teams behind them, with the goal of strong financial returns and meaningful impact on agriculture innovation.

The Investment Manager will be a senior member of the investment team, responsible for investment activities from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to managing portfolio companies through to exit. The ideal candidate has a background in the food and agriculture sector and familiarity with venture capital. We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Minimum 10-15+ years of professional experience within agriculture and/or venture investing, coupled with a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, agriculture, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

You are collaborative, comfortable drawing on each team member’s knowledge and skills in the interest of achieving the best outcomes. You contribute without hesitation and commit to coordinated interaction within the team towards a common goal.

You are decisive, faced with ambiguity and lack of clarity, using analytical skills to apply a “prove it” mindset towards defining a path forward. You strive toward conclusions and actionable outcomes at appropriate points in the process.

You are communicative, through a blend of verbal, written, presentation, and analytical skills, forming initial opinions, seeking clarity, generating understanding, and conveying views to internal and external audiences.

You are self-directed, proactive, independent, and possess a personal sense of professional responsibility to efficiently deliver results in the interest of overall team goals.

You are risk tolerant, knowing that deploying risk capital has unpredictable outcomes and you are comfortable balancing diligence and ambiguity to move opportunities forward.

Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities through industry research, networking, attending relevant events and other business development activities.
• Due Diligence: Assess the merits of opportunities by conducting comprehensive due diligence, including market research, competitive assessments, and legal and financial analysis.
• Deal Execution: Negotiate and structure appropriate investment terms, work with legal and financial advisors as appropriate; prepare investment memos and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Portfolio Management: Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies, helping them achieve growth milestones and navigate challenges through to exit.
• Technical and Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to understand opportunities and portfolio fit.
• Fund Management: Contribute to fund management activities, including investor relations with LPs and GPs, as appropriate.
• Investment Strategy: Support the development and execution of investment strategies that align with our goals and objectives.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, and other venture capital firms.

Qualifications

• Senior level role with a strong track record in agriculture and/or venture investing.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, agriculture, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills; entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and to manage through ambiguity.

This role is based at our headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. Only Canadian residents or those with ongoing work authorization in Canada will be considered. Please note: this role is not eligible for relocation assistance or reimbursement of relocation costs.

If this sounds like an opportunity aligned to your experience, skillsets, and passion for Canadian agriculture, please submit a cover letter along with your resume detailing your career history and education.