Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Salesforce Ventures helps founders build companies that reinvent the way the world works. With over 15 years of experience, we have invested in and partnered with more than 400 enterprise software companies from Series A to IPO, including Anthropic, Databricks, ElevenLabs, Snowflake, Stripe, Wiz, and Zoom. We also manage a dedicated $1B AI fund investing in generational AI companies. Our team leverages decades of cloud expertise and strong relationships with thousands of businesses to give our portfolio companies a competitive edge.

Based in London, this Associate role joins our investment team to help manage deal execution and diligence, source new investments, and make a meaningful impact on a fast-growing team. You will help lead all aspects of deal execution, including analysis of company operating performance, market diligence, competitive analysis, and preparation of investment committee materials. You will source new investment opportunities through cold outreach, AI tools, warm introductions, conferences, and networking across Europe and the US.

Additionally, you will build relationships with portfolio companies post-investment by connecting them to the Salesforce Ventures network and advising on strategic initiatives such as upcoming financing rounds or acquisitions. Monitoring and researching emerging trends and disruptive companies in enterprise software and generative AI, you will develop investment themes and expand your network through relationships with venture capitalists, investment bankers, and entrepreneurs.

At Salesforce, ambition meets action and innovation is a way of life. Join us to shape the future of AI and enterprise technology while advancing your career at the forefront of workforce transformation.

Experience
2+ years of experience in venture capital, growth or private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or startups.

About you
Strong business judgment and strategic thinking skills.
Demonstrated interest and understanding of generative AI, enterprise technology, and emerging business trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport, credibility, and trust at all levels.
Strong skills in AI tools, spreadsheets, and presentations, with close attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to thrive under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Effective collaborator who works well cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
High energy, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for technology impacting enterprises.

Qualifications
Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to core competencies including extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer work, and other relevant activities.