Partner & Director, Head of Portfolio Operations - TELUS Global Ventures

LifeWorks, Inc. • $128K — $238K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in venture capital, corporate venture capital, or related fields.
  • Strong finance and analytical skills in valuation and governance practices.
  • Experience in cross-functional leadership in high-growth environments.
  • Ability to develop scalable operational systems and processes.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Interest in AI-enabled operations and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic partner to the Managing Partner.
  • Contribute to the platform's long-term strategy and organizational effectiveness.
  • Oversee portfolio governance and investment processes.
  • Drive best practices in portfolio management and performance metrics.
  • Lead operations initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity.
  • Act as an ambassador for TELUS with various stakeholders.
  • Help shape TELUS Global Ventures' market positioning and narrative.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary and bonuses.
  • Minimum 3 weeks of vacation with a flexible benefits plan.
  • Options for in-office, virtual, or hybrid work.
  • Generous pension and share purchase programs.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and philanthropic efforts.
  • Career growth and development opportunities tailored to skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
Partner & Director, Head of Portfolio Operations - TELUS Global Ventures

As we continue scaling toward becoming one of the world's leading corporate venture capital platforms, we are seeking an experienced and highly strategic Investment Director & Chief Operating Officer to help shape the future operating model of a modern, AI-enabled global CVC platform focused on both investment performance and strategic value creation across the TELUS ecosystem.

This is a unique leadership opportunity at the intersection of venture investing, portfolio strategy, operations, and innovation. Reporting to the Managing Partner, the successful candidate will serve as a strategic deputy across fund operations, portfolio management, governance, value creation, and platform development while helping shape the future operating model of a modern, AI-enabled global CVC platform.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Platform Development
  • Serve as a key strategic partner to the Managing Partner across operational, portfolio, and organizational priorities.
  • Help scale TELUS Global Ventures into a globally recognized, institutionally rigorous venture platform.
  • Contribute to long-term platform strategy, operating model evolution, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve scalability, execution quality, and decision-making across the platform.


Portfolio Management & Governance
  • Oversee portfolio governance, valuation processes, portfolio analytics, reporting, and investment committee operations.
  • Drive institutional-quality portfolio management practices, including KPI tracking, performance reviews, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
  • Support portfolio company engagement through strategic guidance, governance participation, and value creation initiatives.
  • Serve as a board director, observer, or strategic advisor where appropriate based on portfolio needs and individual expertise.


Operations & AI-Enabled Execution
  • Lead operational excellence initiatives across systems, workflows, knowledge management, and reporting infrastructure.
  • Identify and implement AI-enabled tools and automation opportunities to modernize venture operations and improve team productivity.
  • Build scalable operating processes that support continued growth across investment activity and portfolio complexity.
  • Partner closely with finance, legal, strategy, and TELUS business units to optimize operational execution.


Ecosystem & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as an ambassador for TELUS Global Ventures with founders, co-investors, ecosystem partners, and senior TELUS leadership.
  • Help shape and communicate TGV's market positioning, strategic narrative, and value proposition.
  • Strengthen relationships across the venture ecosystem and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.


What You Bring
  • 10+ years of experience across venture capital, corporate venture capital, growth equity, strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, portfolio operations, or related fields.
  • Strong finance and analytical foundation with experience in valuation, portfolio management, governance, reporting, and investment processes.
  • Experience operating as a senior cross-functional leader within a high-growth or complex organizational environment.
  • Proven ability to build scalable systems, processes, and operational infrastructure.
  • Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence across executive teams, founders, investors, and cross-functional partners.
  • Deep interest in AI-enabled operations, workflow modernization, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience supporting portfolio companies through governance, strategic planning, or operational engagement is strongly preferred.
  • Board, observer, or governance experience is an asset.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong judgment, adaptability, and execution orientation

#LI-REMOTE

Salary Range: $128,000-$238,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 30%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:
  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more ...


Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

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