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Venture Operations Director

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Remote, USA

Temporary, Part Time, Full Time

Senior · 5+ years experience

Remote

USD 34.71-43.41 hourly / hour

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Role Overview

WEDC DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING STATEMENT

WEDC must be a diverse and inclusive organization reflective of the businesses, communities, and people in Wisconsin and beyond. We believe that diversity drives innovation and commit to create an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where our differences are celebrated as drivers of our organization’s performance.

TO SUPPORT A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AT WEDC, WE WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS:

Increase WEDC’s racial diversity, specifically with Black/African American, Native American and Latinx populations;

Increase LGBTQ representation across WEDC; and

Increase the diversity of WEDC’s leadership.

TO MEET OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GOALS, WEDC WILL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

Create an intentional approach to recruit minority candidates by using targeted media channels to promote open positions;

Ensure formal offers are made only after a diverse pool of candidates have been considered at each hiring stage;

Identify and develop a variety of employee resource groups, including groups for African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, LGBTQ+ and more;

Post signage to highlight WEDC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion; and

Revisit EEO disclosures in our application process to highlight statements regarding WEDC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications, and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Veteran Declaration

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment. ** PROTECTED VETERAN DEFINITION

Protected veteran means a veteran who may be classified as an active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or recently separated veteran.

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Description

Venture Operations Director (Limited Term Employment) Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based) Employment Type: Limited Term Employment (LTE), 20-40 hours per week Duration: Up to 6 months Reports To: Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Innovation

About WEDC

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.

WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Venture Operations Director is a limited-term leadership role responsible for designing and implementing the operational foundation that supports WEDC’s venture investment activities, including the Wisconsin Investment Fund portfolio. This position will establish scalable processes, governance frameworks, reporting systems, and operational standards that enable effective investment management and long-term organizational success.
Working across multiple divisions, the Venture Operations Director will lead a significant organizational initiative to translate venture capital and investment management best practices into sustainable processes tailored to WEDC’s mission and operating environment. In this role, you will:
Design, implement, and document investment operations, governance frameworks, and portfolio management processes that support WEDC’s venture investment activities
Lead cross-functional efforts to develop standardized workflows, decision-making structures, reporting practices, and operational controls
Partner with Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, Legal, IT, and Strategic Investment & Evaluation teams to build scalable investment management capabilities
Develop portfolio monitoring tools, dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks that support oversight and decision-making
Create and maintain operating procedures, templates, work instructions, and documentation that support institutional knowledge and continuity
Coordinate the evaluation and implementation of systems, technology tools, and workflow solutions that strengthen investment operations
Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and change management efforts to support adoption of new processes and operating standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment management, fund operations, portfolio management, or a related field
Experience designing and implementing operational frameworks, governance structures, reporting systems, or process improvement initiatives
Demonstrated success leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of investment operations, portfolio management, governance, and operational best practices
Exceptional project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive organizational change
Experience with venture fund operations, fund administration, organizational transformation, or business process design preferred

Benefits

WEDC is committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team. We offer a remote-first work environment that promotes work-life balance, supported by a culture that values flexibility and collaboration. This LTE position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative that will help shape the future of Wisconsin’s innovation and investment ecosystem while working alongside experienced professionals across multiple business functions.

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