What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at LG Electronics USA Inc?
LG Technology Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of the LG Group. LG Technology Ventures was established in 2018 and its team consists of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry domain experts. Currently, LG Technology Ventures is managing over $400 million of fund assets and invests in early-stage start-ups in artificial intelligence, mobility, advanced materials, life-sciences, next generation display, mobile, and 5G. We strive to create value to our portfolio companies by helping them develop strategic partnerships with various LG Companies.
We are currently seeking our newest innovator to join our dynamic team as a Principal on the LG Technology Ventures Team!
Position Summary
• Assist the investment directors throughout the investment process from sourcing deals to screening / due diligence / writing memos for investment committee
• Synchronize investment strategy by regularly communicating with the business development team
• Develop thesis on investment opportunities, based on financial and strategic analysis
• Actively network with top-tier VC’s and CVC’s to source premium deals
• Participate in due diligence
• Work with external counsel for legal due diligence
• Assist in the management of portfolio companies post-investment
• Project a positive image of LG Group. Create synergistic relationship between LG Group and local venture ecosystem
Job Responsibilities:
• Regularly communication with the business development team
• Assist the investment directors throughout the investment process from sourcing deals to screening / due diligence / writing memos for investment committee
• Actively network with VC’s and CVC
• Work with external counsel for legal due diligence and documentation
• Assist in the management of portfolio companies post-investment
• Regularly communication with the business development team
• Assist the investment directors throughout the investment process from sourcing deals to screening / due diligence / writing memos for investment committee
• Actively network with VC’s and CVC
• Work with external counsel for legal due diligence and documentation
• Assist in the management of portfolio companies post-investment
Job Requirements and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical, Material Science or Computer Science.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA is strongly preferred
• Minimum 4 years substantive work experience, preferably from a major Consulting firm, Investment Bank or Venture Capital firm
Minimum of 8 years total work experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Ability to juggle multiple priorities independently or as part of a team in tight timeline.
Preferred Experience:
- Bilingual English/Korean
LG Electronics, USA Inc., LG Mobile Research USA LLC, and Zenith Electronics LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
