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Software Engineering Manager – Smart Energy Enterprise SaaS company Utrecht, Netherlands

Maryam Salman · October 1, 2021 ·

About the job:

Established in 2012 with offices in The Netherlands and the USA, the company provides a SaaS-based platform for enterprise company energy data management and this opportunity is for a Software Engineering Manager to join the Utrecht based team.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the leadership team to drive short and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Measure and track performances in all technical key functions of the company.
Manage technical resources across the product cycle.
Understand and drive the product development process, including resource planning, release management, documentation and scaling principles.
Develop customised technical solutions for key customers, including ensuring successful
project delivery.

Desired experience and qualifications:

Software Development background and Python + JAVA experience.
Knowledge in electrical engineering, energy management systems.
Solution experience (combined hardware and software) in Enterprise
Good understanding of market direction and product development strategy.
Good understanding of standardisation, system architectures and middleware.
Technical management experience including budgeting, planning, KPI reporting.
Strong leadership and team management, performance reviews & talent gaps.
Execution experience working within a company that has grown at a rapid scale.
Strong strategic agility but willing and able to delve into the operational (hands-on).
Strong team player with the highest integrity and ethical values, and open-minded,
Goal-oriented – measuring success both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Structured, strong communication skills and solution-oriented in multiple cultures.
Degree in Engineering

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Technical Analyst – Venture Capital Fund Munich, Germany

Maryam Salman · September 1, 2021 ·

Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced Tech Analyst or Tech Associate to join an innovative European venture company backing early-stage entrepreneurs on their journey of building global companies.

This opportunity primarily focuses on appreciating, understanding and discussing early-stage tech-focused ventures, their products and technologies, and the markets they operate in. These ventures will operate in fields such as AI/ML, Deeptech, Blockchain, Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Data Science/Engineering, and related fields.

The job includes both some limited market and technology research and evaluation as well as your personal assessment of the attractiveness and innovativeness of a company.

Being a Tech Associate at this company will allow you to meet entrepreneurs and companies, e.g. also at start-up conferences, cultivating honest trust between them and the company. It would also mean that you should develop and share a qualified point of view, especially in regards to the technology that often sits at the core of the start-up.

You are an innovative and energetic professional, with a university degree that demonstrates technical capabilities as well as the ability to make sound and responsible judgements. You are on your track towards an engineering, software engineering or data science career, with a few years work experience, and are interested in cutting-edge technology and digital products.

You can code, have experience in building stuff yourself and like to think about innovative ideas, trying to always stay ahead of what’s new in the early-stage venture world.

Responsibilities

● Understanding and evaluating the technologies that often are at the core of early-stage companies we are looking at, in fields such as AI/ML, Deeptech, Blockchain, Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Data Science/Engineering, etc.

● Appreciation and evaluation of early-stage ventures, their products and potential for growth and success in general

● Quantitative/qualitative market research and analysis of different industry sectors, including market sizes, competitive factors, market dynamics and technologies at play

● Preparing information material that helps guide our investment decisions

● Connecting and discussing with early-stage founders as well as our network of Fellows to support portfolio companies to grow

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this exciting opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

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Venture Capital Fund Office Manager / Executive Assistant based in London

Maryam Salman · July 19, 2021 ·

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a globally recognised Venture Capital fund based in London that invests in outstanding digital and technology entrepreneurs worldwide. The fund operates in early and growth-stage ventures, focusing on global internet and technology companies. The fund maintains offices in Zurich, London and Berlin.

Responsibilities:

● You support our senior investment team with the execution of administrative and organizational tasks.

● You handle complex calendars and schedules on an ongoing basis and prioritize commitments to guarantee efficiency and productivity.

● You are responsible for scheduling appointments with both internal and external parties.

● You plan and book international business trips, handle visa processes and help with the reimbursement process for travel expenses.

● You are the face of the firm in London: you organize events for our tech & investment community, you greet our office guests and connect them to the appropriate host.

● You closely work with our Team Executive Assistants based in London, Berlin and Zürich.

Expectations:

● At least 3 years professional working experience as personal assistant, team assistant or executive assistant in an international and dynamic environment

● Senior level exposure and great communicator – you have experience working with executive leaders

● You are diligent, reliable, and always ready – you pride yourself on being one step ahead

● Great at multitasking and prioritising – you’re a pro at managing all the spinning plates in a fast-paced environment

● Positive, outgoing, and a strong team player – no job is too big/small and you enjoy taking on and learning new things

● You are fluent in English, any additional languages would be a plus

If you are potentially open to explore this exceptional opportunity further, we have detailed job description and more about the fund, including a link to their website to send you to review.

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager to join a Munich based Venture Capital fund that supports start-up entrepreneurs on their way to building global companies.

The opportunity and your area of responsibility will focus on the following activities:

● Participation in the organization of work (project management, internal and external meetings).

● Office management, combined with secretarial and reception tasks.

● Support in recruiting new employees.

● Accompanying partners in communication with entrepreneurs and investors.

● Organization of marketing and other events.

● Compilation of acquisition and project documents. We are searching for a professional, friendly, hands on and self-confident professional. In particular, we also value a structured way of working and a talent for organization.

Required experience:

● Several years of professional experience in a comparable position.

● Very good active knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

● Confident use of office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

In addition to a varied job and a good compensation package, we offer you the opportunity to help shape your future workplace yourself and to grow personally with the company.

If you are potentially open to explore this exceptional opportunity further, we have detailed job description and more about the fund, including a link to their website to send you to review.

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CMO career opportunity for a market leading enterprise software company

Maryam Salman · July 13, 2021 ·

We are exclusively recruiting for a new and exceptional CMO career opportunity for a market leading disruptive high-tech scale-up company.

The company which is based in Berlin is currently a team of 20 FTE with ambitions to scale an international operation to +200 FTE in the coming years and drive the company from a low to high technology readiness level. The company is well-funded by high-profile investors and this is an exceptional opportunity to establish and grow the business to become the global leader.

Responsibilities:

Develop and drive marketing strategy to build brand awareness and reputation
Set clear and quantitative goals and objectives for marketing campaigns and
determine and track KPIs to monitor success of campaign
Devise, create and manage performance-oriented and conversion-optimized
strategies to best address customers within new commercial settings
Monitor and optimize campaign targeting, creatives, marketing messages, marketing
spend and budget allocation
Iterate brand positioning to occupy most appealing niche in German market
Expand and lead the marketing team in a hands-on leadership style
Work closely with the management team to rapidly scale coverage and ensure strong growth of revenue

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Interim Chief Financial Officer – Venture Capital Fund Berlin, Germany

Maryam Salman · July 13, 2021 ·

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced CFO to join an early-stage venture capital and crypto investment firm who is looking to hire a driven and entrepreneurial Interim CFO to join their team in Berlin on a 12-month contract.

The fund invests in early-stage technology companies and crypto networks mainly across Europe and the US.

As Interim CFO, your responsibilities would include (but not be limited) to:

● Work with the investment team in analysing financial and legal aspects of potential

investment opportunities (cap tables, term sheets, round modelling, financing

and shareholder agreements, SPAC,, etc.)

● Manage service providers (due diligence, legal) during transactions

● Carry out financial analysis on a portfolio and fund level (key metrics such as NAV,

DPI, TVPI, net and gross IRR, reserves analyses, etc.)

● Work on and model portfolio company valuations as well as create new crypto models

● Set up new funds and investment vehicles in the US and Germany

● Find and manage all their service providers across several vehicles / jurisdictions

● Oversee and optimise tax, structural and legal aspects of the fund and management company – together with legal counsel and tax advisors

● Manage all aspects and ensure best in class quality of reporting to the fund’s investors

● Work with our portfolio companies to increase and improve their financial reporting function & provide them with ad hoc requests

● Manage internal processes, incl. budgeting and special projects

● You will be responsible for overseeing and mentoring our Finance Manager

The firm is looking for an Interim CFO with the following background:

● Minimum 8 years professional experience at either

○ The transaction support group of a large accounting and audit firm,

○ The finance team of an private equity or venture capital firm, or

○ Any role that would offer a similar experience and background

● With experience in modelling and financial concepts / valuations

● Very good English spoken and written skills

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