Investment Director (Strategic Investment)

Role Overview

YZi Labs (investing in founders and technologies shaping AI, Web3, and next-generation infrastructure) is hiring a Director of Strategic Investment to lead high-impact deals and partner with senior leadership on investment strategy.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead strategic investment initiatives across emerging technologies and high-growth startups

- Originate, evaluate, and structure deals with corporates, venture partners, and startups globally

- Conduct financial, commercial, and market diligence to assess potential investments

- Build financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment memos for executive review

- Partner with portfolio companies and founders to support growth, M&A, and strategic partnerships

- Advise leadership on market trends, competitive landscape, and strategic opportunities

- Represent YZi Labs in investor, founder, and corporate networks

Qualifications

- 5-10+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or M&A advisory with a strong deal execution track record

- Experience in tech, AI, or frontier technology sectors is a plus

- Strong analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and structuring complex deals

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

- Preferred: previous experience with venture capital or private equity, and cross-border investment experience