[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 monitoringSkills• 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 teamCompany 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