Venture Capital Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a Venture Capital Associate to support the identification, evaluation, execution, and management of strategic venture investments within the aerospace, defence, deep technology, and emerging technology sectors.

The role will contribute to sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence activities, assessing strategic and financial value, supporting investment approvals, and assisting with portfolio management activities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals and progressively develop broader investment leadership capabilities.

Key Responsabilities

* Support the sourcing and assessment of high-quality venture investment opportunities aligned with LMV's strategic objectives.
* Evaluate business plans, management teams, products, intellectual property, market opportunities, and commercialisation strategies.
* Conduct commercial, technical, financial, and strategic due diligence, taking ownership of defined workstreams within investment evaluations.
* Support assessment of investment structures, valuations, and transaction terms.
* Contribute to the development of investment theses and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
* Support investment evaluation processes from initial engagement through completion and take ownership of agreed project deliverables.
* Prepare investment memos, presentations, and supporting materials for internal investment committees.
* Support internal approval processes and stakeholder engagement activities.
* Ensure compliance with corporate governance, confidentiality, and disclosure requirements.
* Support portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.
* Contribute to strategic partnership and collaboration opportunities between portfolio companies and Lockheed Martin business units.
* Assist with monitoring portfolio performance and identifying opportunities to maximise strategic and financial value.
* Support value creation initiatives and investment exit activities.
* Participate in Joint Development Programmes (JDPs) and strategic growth activities.
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the venture capital, start-up, defence, aerospace, and technology communities.
* Represent Lockheed Martin Ventures at industry events and within relevant parts of the investment ecosystem
* Collaborate with internal business leaders, technical experts, and external investment partners.
* Present analysis, investment findings, and portfolio updates to internal stakeholders.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

* Experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, corporate development, strategy, investment management, or a related consulting or commercial role.
* Understanding of company capital structures, venture financing, and investment transactions.
* Experience analysing financial statements and company performance metrics.
* Experience reviewing business plans, market opportunities, and growth strategies.
* Strong analytical, commercial, and financial skills.
* Interest in evaluating emerging technologies and understanding their strategic value.
* Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
* Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects or workstreams independently.

Desired Skills

* Previous experience in venture capital or corporate venture capital.
* Exposure to venture investment sourcing, due diligence, and transaction execution activities.
* Exposure to defence, aerospace, deep technology, advanced engineering, or related sectors.
* Project management experience.
* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline.
* MBA or equivalent business qualification.
* Experience working within a technology-focused organisation.
* Exposure to portfolio company engagement, board reporting, or observer activities.