WEX
WEX Venture Capital is the $100M global venture capital arm of WEX Inc., a global financial technology company that provides payment processing, information management, and fleet card payment solutions to businesses of all sizes, including over 18 million commercial vehicles. WEX’s customer base and channel partnerships make us a leader in the energy transition towards EV and alternative fuels taking place in mobility. The mission of WEX Venture Capital is to identify new business models and expand the set of possibilities in the electric vehicle ecosystem for WEX, while using our scale to accelerate the success of winning models.
We are seeking a full-time Portfolio Operations Manager, WEX Venture Capital, based in Portland, Maine.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated to drive portfolio support and fund operations so we can maximize the value we can create for our portfolio companies. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry.
In This Role, You’ll Get To
- Create an innovative playbook for how to translate WEX’s technology, global customer base and channel partnerships into strategic value for new and existing portfolio companies
- Drive strategic partnerships and integrations for WEX’s portfolio companies across WEX, from scoping through implementation and measurement
- Communicate progress about WEX’s portfolio companies to WEX’s global employee base to generate new product and commercial opportunities that can help our portfolio companies grow
- Craft partnerships and awareness of WEX Venture Capital within the electric mobility and fleet software ecosystems, including with venture capitalists, startups, accelerators, and incubators
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support WEX’s commercial and product teams with ongoing partnership efforts
- Analyze performance for WEX’s investments to drive decision-making and reporting
- Assist in creating and presenting reporting memos and decks for WEX’s executive leadership team and board of directors
- Develop a vision for how to support the continued growth and success of our portfolio companies beyond WEX
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
- 8+ years of experience in venture capital platform or operations roles, VC/accelerator program management, or sales, operations, or community roles at a high-growth startup
- High autonomy (we are a small but mighty team) with a track record of ideating and executing cross-functional projects and partnerships across a global, matrixed organization
- Superior organizational, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-facing materials and work with stakeholders across WEX and our portfolio companies
- Experience in managing multiple tasks under timelines with shifting priorities
- Deep interest in both the climate technology industry and the venture-backed startup ecosystem
- Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building alongside founders, up for the challenge of helping them collaborate with a global organization
You Should Expect
- A collaborative and intellectually-stimulating working environment
- The opportunity to engage with various stakeholders across the business
- Mentorship from leaders across WEX, including: venture capital, corporate development, finance, strategy, product, marketing, and sales teams across the US and Europe
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX’s total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX’s comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the “About Us” section.