Investment Professional - Venture Capital, Secondaries & Co-Invests

The Role

GEM is seeking a senior investment professional to join our Investment Research Group and lead our venture capital secondaries and co-investment practice. This professional will report to the Managing Director of Venture Capital and will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing secondary transactions and co-investment opportunities across the technology and venture capital landscape.

Team

This position will be part of GEM’s Investment Research Group, which combines disciplined investment research and active portfolio management with exceptional service and enduring partnership. The group designs portfolios to meet the unique needs of each investor served by GEM, an independent investment management firm that provides customized solutions for long-term investors worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building a best-in-class venture capital program across primaries, secondaries and co-investments.
• Lead GEM’s secondaries and co-investment practice, an integral and growing part of its overall venture capital program.
• Identify and assess secondary market opportunities, including LP interest sales and structured liquidity solutions.
• Sources and evaluates co-investment opportunities alongside GEM’s venture capital and technology-focused fund managers.
• Lead underwriting and due diligence on secondary transactions and co-investments, including financial modeling, market analysis, and reference checks.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier venture capital managers, technology investors, and intermediaries in the Bay Area and beyond.
• Participate in capital formation activities and client-facing communications.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to the firm’s investment process and culture.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance; CFA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in venture capital, fund-of-funds, or institutional investing focused on the technology sector, with a track record of successful secondary transactions and co-investments.
• Deep familiarity with the venture capital and technology investment landscape, particularly in the Bay Area.
• Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions, and make clear and concise investment recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, work ethic, and professional demeanor in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Pay and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $250,000–$350,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

This role is eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus, based on both individual and Company performance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account.
• Education assistance, including certifications, professional membership reimbursements, and related expenses.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid time off.
• Firm and team outings/socials.

Work Location and Schedule

The position type is Full-time, and the work schedule is minimum 40 hours/week. The work location is Remote, San Francisco, CA.

• Essential physical requirements: Ability to sit and work on a computer for an extended period.
• Travel requirements: Up to 10%.