Investment Director - Pearson Ventures

Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson, dedicated to investing in innovative education technology and workforce companies that align with Pearson’s mission : empowering lifelong learning and driving strategic growth and innovation.

Our Team Is Responsible For

• Strategic Investments – sourcing, executing, and managing a portfolio of investments.
• Strategic Partnerships – developing and managing partnerships with companies in our portfolio.

You’ll work closely with Pearson’s five business divisions, as well as the corporate M&A and Strategy teams, giving you exceptional learning and networking opportunities. This role offers significant exposure to Pearson’s CEO, CFO, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Investments

Lead Investments Across The Full Lifecycle

Portfolio Management

Strategic Partnerships

Qualifications & Skills

You are a strategic thinker who thrives on turning plans into reality. You enjoy negotiating deals, exploring partnerships, and working on projects that stretch your capabilities.

Essential Experience

Additional Qualities

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows :

The minimum full-time salary range is between $165,000 - $205,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday 26th November. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple : to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more : We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

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