[Remote] Fractional Investment Manager - Corporate Ventures

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Mom Project is a B2B contract manufacturing company with global operations, specializing in consumer hard goods. They are seeking a part-time Investment Manager to help build and manage their corporate venture investment pipeline, working directly with the CEO and investment committee to identify and evaluate early-stage investments. Responsibilities • Source and identify investment opportunities in consumer products, industrial tech, supply chain, and related sectors through active networking and research • Screen incoming opportunities and pitch decks, providing initial evaluation and recommendations to the investment committee • Build and maintain relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, industry partners, and startup founders • Conduct preliminary due diligence on potential investments, including market analysis, business model evaluation, and financial assessment • Manage the deal pipeline and coordinate with the investment committee to move opportunities through our decision process • Refine and evolve our investment thesis and strategy based on market insights and deal flow • Prepare investment memos and presentations for committee review • Support post-investment relationship management and portfolio monitoring Skills • 5-10 years of professional experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, investment analysis, or related fields • Strong business judgment and analytical skills with ability to evaluate business models, financials, and market opportunities • Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities • Financial literacy and comfort analyzing early-stage company metrics • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain momentum on projects • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting recommendations • Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguous, early-stage environments • Experience in or deep understanding of consumer products, startups (strongly preferred) • Experience with investment transactions, M&A, corporate development, or startup ecosystems (preferred but not required) Benefits • Flexible schedule: Work on your own time, ~10 hours per week based on deal flow and your availability • Remote work: Work from anywhere - no office requirement. Hybrid possible if in the NY area • Strategic impact: Shape venture strategy and investment decisions from day one • Unique experience: Gain hands-on venture investing experience with a global manufacturing company • Professional growth: Build relationships across the VC and startup ecosystem • Learning opportunity: Exposure to cutting-edge innovation in consumers products and manufacturing • Executive collaboration: Work directly with CEO and senior leadership team Company Overview • The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job