External Venture Manager H/F Groupe Saint Gobain

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You will join the Europe-Middle East team based at Saint-Gobain's headquarters in Paris La Défense. As an External Ventures Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Generating a high quality startup dealflow through strong market coverage and the development of a relevant network within the construction-tech and environmental ecosystems
Building trusted relationships with the Group's various businesses across EMEA and supporting them in the understanding and definition of heir needs
Analyzing opportnities to develop compelling investment cases, making recommendations, and executing investments when appropriate
Contributing to Nova's various projects in EMEA to strengthen the team's impact
Supporting NOVA's existing portfolio companies

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Level of experience

Master's or PhD - Scientific background strongly appreciated

You have 4 to 10 years of professional experience. Experience in innovation, finance, consulting, or investment is a plus. Experience in the construction sector will be considered an advantage

Required skills:

You are recognized for your rigor and strong analytical skills
You are comfortable with startup analysis methodologies and the investment process.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
You enjoy teamwork and working on a wide range of topics.
You are a strong communicator (verbally and in writing)
You take initiative - Self-starter with a proven willingness to take and learn from risks, while also demonstrating the ability to find nuanced and innovative solutions to complex challenges
Fluent in English and French; proficiency in another EMEA language is a plus.

Up to 25% travel expected.