About Aegis Ventures
Aegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to launch and scale transformative companies in digital health and artificial intelligence. Our platform brings together market-shaping ideas, growth capital, and ambitious individuals to solve major societal problems. With a focus on innovations in healthcare, Aegis has launched four successful portfolio companies in partnership with Northwell Health and recently announced the Digital Consortium to co-develop, invest in, and launch new companies.
About the Job
As the Director of Corporate Development at Aegis Ventures, you will play a critical role as a strategic leader. You will be responsible for driving transaction execution and supporting our portfolio strategy, business planning, capital formation, and joint venture development, all of which are vital to our growth. You will collaborate closely with leaders across the studio and portfolio companies, thriving in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
This position will be based out of our office in New York City on a hybrid basis.
What You'll Do:
- Form Investment Theses: Lead research efforts to build a pipeline for new companies.
- Identify and Execute M&A Opportunities: Evaluate and execute opportunities across the Aegis portfolio.
- Support Capital Sourcing Efforts: Assist in structural fundraising efforts.
- Execute Complex Transactions: Manage deal processes with health system partners.
- Translate Strategies into Companies: Work with experienced operators to create high-growth early-stage companies.
- Prepare Portfolio Companies for Fundraising: Provide hands-on support in sourcing investments.
What You'll Need:
- Experience: 4-8 years in investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Understanding of healthcare trends, regulatory dynamics, and market opportunities.
- M&A Expertise: Ability to lead research efforts to build a pipeline for new companies, manage deal processes with health system partners, and evaluate and execute complex M&A deals.
- Capital Sourcing & Fundraising: Experience assisting in structural fundraising efforts while providing hands-on support in sourcing investments.
- Financial Strategy & Execution: Ability to evaluate the financial health of early-stage ventures using key performance metrics.
- Company Building and Scaling: Experience implementing sustainable growth strategies for creating new companies while effectively navigating funding challenges and scaling obstacles.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.
- Leadership & Collaboration: An ability to cultivate a high-performing team through collaboration and empowerment to achieve shared goals.
- Operational Effectiveness: An ability to improve efficiency and align processes with strategic goals to enhance overall performance.
- Strategic Vision & Execution: An ability to set a clear long-term direction, identify investment opportunities, and translate strategies into actionable company-building efforts.
- Culture Add: Your willingness to share unique experiences and perspectives that enhance our team's diversity and drive creativity.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive Compensation: Includes top-tier benefits and equity participation in all companies launched by the studio.
- Healthcare: Top-tier health, vision, dental, and commuter benefits.
- Wellness Subsidy: Monthly health & wellness subsidy.
- Flexible Work: Accommodates various working styles.
- One Medical & TalkSpace Memberships: Access to additional healthcare and mental health support.
Salary Range:
- $175,000 - $250,000 base salary, depending on previous experience and alignment with role expectations.
Aegis Ventures is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer — we recruit, train, compensate and promote our team members based on qualifications. We encourage you to apply regardless of your race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
