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Overview Investment Senior Manager, Okta Ventures. The Okta Ventures Manager will source, identify, evaluate, and build the case for investments in the most innovative early-stage enterprise software startups. This position reports to the Head of Okta Ventures and will work on a small and committed team with excellent opportunity to learn the entire venture life cycle. Responsibilities Generate and manage sourcing and high volume of investment deal flow Take initial screening meetings and escalate promising opportunities Drive partnerships and awareness of Okta Ventures within the startup and investment ecosystems, including venture capitalists, external accelerators, and operator communities. Attend in-person events in San Francisco to meet with founders directly Assist in deal negotiations and due diligence efforts including reviewing industries, products, customers, and competitors by evaluating market sizing, technology walkthroughs, industry trends, competitive landscapes, and financial modeling Analyze financial and operational information relating to potential investments and portfolio companies (e.g., company results, profit and loss, growth rates, market share) Facilitate commercial and strategic partnership opportunities for the portfolio including sales, marketing, technical integrations, and business development Assist in creation of executive materials, deal memos Research technology trends and market landscapes to develop investment theses Engage with internal business leaders to evaluate trends Assist in preparation of financial reporting documentation Collaborate cross-functionally with administrative and investment team members to drive projects to completion Participate in periodic updates to appropriate executive management groups Develop thought leadership content such as industry reports and insights from portfolio founders Organize and participate in industry events with other venture capital firms Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities 3-5+ years of relevant professional work experience in enterprise software including exposure to venture capital Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, STEM / engineering, or other applicable fields Passion for technology, startups, learning new things, and investing Experience with cloud software vendors and their strategies/business models Effective communicator, ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing; comfortable in business and technical discussions A natural collaborator with bias to action, low ego, and a proactive disposition Experience in building trusting relationships and influencing others (including senior and executive audiences) Ability to build and cultivate long-lasting relationships Collaborative team player who is also an independent thinker Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments Experience with financial modeling Exposure to product and/or go-to-market functions within a high growth company Independent project management and presentation skills Strong executive presence Location and Work Expectation This role is based in San Francisco and has an expectation of at least 3 days a week in office. Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $193,000—$289,000 USD. Annual base salary may be complemented by equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave in accordance with applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: Equal Opportunity Statement Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences and are committed to inclusion and belonging. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and we comply with applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities. Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr Okta for Developers

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