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Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson, dedicated to investing in innovative education technology and workforce companies that align with Pearsons mission: empowering lifelong learning and driving strategic growth and innovation.

Team Responsibilities

• Strategic Investments sourcing, executing, and managing a portfolio of investments.
• Strategic Partnerships developing and managing partnerships with companies in our portfolio.

Youll work closely with Pearsons five business divisions, as well as the corporate M&A and Strategy teams, giving you exceptional learning and networking opportunities. This role offers significant exposure to Pearsons CEO, CFO, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Investments

• Sourcing & Evaluation identify opportunities aligned with Pearsons objectives by collaborating with business divisions and leadership.
• Network with investors and advisors to source and assess strategic investments.
• Transaction Execution manage teams through due diligence, valuation modeling, term negotiations, and investment committee preparation.

Portfolio Management

• Track and deliver strategic objectives for investment deals.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between Pearson and portfolio companies.
• Oversee governance and reporting for portfolio companies.

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify partnership needs with business divisions and key stakeholders.
• Develop commercial partnership opportunities within Pearsons portfolio and pipeline.
• Support execution, monitor progress, and ensure clear communication throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Experience

• Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate strategy/M&A/business development.
• Direct investment experience, including board participation and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and structure deals.

Additional Qualities

• Proven ability to lead and work within highperforming teams.
• Credibility with senior/executive management and ability to build influential relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high emotional intelligence.
• Selfstarter with a resultsdriven approach, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI productivity tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by Californian, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: minimum fulltime salary range $165,000 $205,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefit details are available here .

Application Window

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday 26th November. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the worlds lifelong learning company. For us, learning isnt just what we do. Its who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of EVerify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com .

Job Details

Job: Strategy
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 21662

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