Director, Consumer Sector Investments

Company: Fidelity Investments Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

At Fidelity, we are committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our associates, clients, and candidates. We are actively monitoring the situation related to COVID-19 and are continuing to hire in order to serve our clients around the globe. To ensure your safety as a job candidate, we will be relying on virtual interviewing and other digital communications. Our recruiting team is committed to providing the support you need throughout the hiring and onboarding process. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time.

• --- Director, Consumer Sector Investments - Boston, MA Devonshire Investors is a private investment firm affiliated with FMR LLC, the parent company of Fidelity Investments. Headquartered in Boston, Devonshire manages investments on behalf of FMR and its shareholders in businesses outside of the financial services industry. Devonshire invests in directly held real estate, venture capital and later-stage private equity. Devonshire actively participates in its direct investments, while leveraging expertise across a global platform of holdings in the United States, Europe and Asia. The portfolio targets the telecommunications, technology, natural resources, life sciences, and consumer industries. Devonshire has approximately $10 billion in assets under management. The Director, Investments will be a key member of the DI Opportunity Fund investment team. This platform invests in direct, minority equity and LP positions targeting diversified growth equity and consumer investments. The Role The Director, Investments reports to the Senior Vice President leading the DI Opportunity Fund and will be a key member of the DI Opportunity Fund investment team. This platform launched a $300 million investment fund in 2019 and is expanding and seeking additional resources to source and underwrite new investments and to support oversight of the existing and future portfolio. Primary responsibilities include: (1) sourcing and originating proprietary investment opportunities, (2) leading due diligence of new investments, (3) overseeing and monitoring existing and future portfolio holdings and (4) serving in a key role to assess and evolve portfolio strategy over time. The Expertise You Have 4-8 years' experience, including a minimum of 2 years at a private equity/venture capital firm, institutionally sized family office, or endowment/foundation with direct investment platform; prior experience in either investment banking or top-tier management consulting firm Experience investing in the consumer sector or prior experience in consumer packaged goods or B2C technology companies strongly preferred Willingness and comfort with networking to source new investments via non-marketed, proprietary channels Demonstrated ability to underwrite direct investments Experience as board member, board observer or lead role in monitoring direct private-equity investments Analytically rigorous, robust quantitative skills and strong attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills Professional attributes include: Executive presence (at executive management, board and investment committee levels) Passionate about investing; focused on and motivated by achieving strong investment returns Patient, thoughtful and comfortable with ambiguity The Skills You Bring Sourcing and originating proprietary investment opportunities Leading due diligence of new investments Overseeing and monitoring existing and future portfolio holdings Serving in a key role to assess and evolve portfolio strategy over time The Value You Deliver Sourcing Build/leverage network to source proprietary deal flow (predominantly outside of banker/broker channel) Monitor market developments, peer/competitor activity and industry trends to 'think ahead' for future industry trends and investment opportunities Attend industry conferences, networking events, etc. Lead due diligence on new investment opportunities. Assist with transaction structuring, negotiating investment terms and performing due diligence on investments. Coordinate with internal/external constituencies in legal, tax, compliance, treasury, etc. as part of review and approval process. Compile investment presentations and memoranda for presentation to the investment committee. Monitor company performance, including financial performance, operating results, investment performance, execution against investment thesis and funding needs. Coordinate among internal colleagues in accounting, financial reporting, treasury, risk, compliance, human resources and insurance to onboard new investments and serve as point of contact for existing portfolio. Lead asset-level quarterly NAV process. Certifications: Company Overview At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.
  
  Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.-- Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.-- Fidelity encourages success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital, domestic partner, or civil union status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic heritage, genetic information, age, legally recognized disability, military service or veteran status.

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