Assistant Director, NY Ventures

Description

Applicants must submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

This position requires in‑office presence. Hybrid schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and ESD policy.

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

The Assistant Director will serve as a key operational partner to the Managing Director of NY Ventures and its senior staff, responsible for establishing and maintaining evaluation and performance metrics for internal and external stakeholders, overseeing data integrity, system tools, and data analysis across all NY Ventures programs.

• Strategic Measurement & Impact Reporting:
  Own end‑to‑end data management, reporting, and advanced analytics. Develop and track financial and socio‑economic impact metrics.
• Operational Optimization & Efficiency:
  Identify, analyze, and implement opportunities to streamline work and activities across NY Ventures.
• Data Governance & Integrity:
  Manage investment‑related data, ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility; implement best practices for data collection, analysis, reporting and retention.
• Research & Program Support:
  Provide research and analytical support for deal flow, investment due diligence and program activities.
• Develop and generate performance reports for internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Work with team to develop and track KPIs and metrics for investment activities, both financial and socio‑economic.
• Conduct advanced analytics to provide insights on portfolio performance, risk assessment, and market trends.

• Education:
  
  Minimum bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in finance, statistics, math, computer science or other technical fields preferred. Seven years direct experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience:
  
  One or more years of investment analysis in a PE/VC firm, innovation programs, or four+ years of financial operations managing data, performance measurement and systems. Familiarity with the venture capital investment process.
• Knowledge:
  Strong knowledge and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. Strong analytical background, solid writing and financial experience; versatile and flexible self‑starter with strong work ethic.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; attention to detail, organizational skills; excellent computer and software systems experience; ability to learn and implement new systems quickly; excellent data management, analysis and interpretation skills; ability to work with limited supervision; articulate ideas in group settings.

Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

General Business

Economic Programs