Talent Investor

Role Overview

Entrepreneurs First (EF), the talent investor and venture builder backed by Reid Hoffman and Greylock Partners, is hiring a Talent Investor for its London team. Unlike a typical VC associate role that evaluates existing startups, this position sits at the very top of the venture funnel — sourcing and backing ambitious individuals before they have even formed a company.

Key Responsibilities

- Source and select high-potential individuals from elite tracks such as strategy consulting, big tech, and institutional programs.

- Build a deep, ongoing pipeline of future founders through relationships across Europe's leading universities and industries.

- Support prospective founders during the ideation phase, helping them stress-test business models and find co-founders through EF's program.

Qualifications

- 1-2 years of experience at a top-tier firm such as McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, or a Tier 1 growth equity fund.

- A demonstrated ability to identify "edge" in individuals, paired with genuine interest in early-stage venture capital and company building.

- A background from a leading UK or European university, or experience in an elite program such as the UK Civil Service Fast Stream.

About the Team

EF describes its team as including professionals with backgrounds from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and venture firms such as Index Ventures and Accel, and positions the role as direct exposure to Europe's technology ecosystem and a network of mentors and co-investors.

Compensation & Location

Salary: Not disclosed. Location: London, UK. Employment type: Full-time.

Sourced via LinkedIn through recruiting platform Jack & Jill, posted on behalf of Entrepreneurs First.