Managing Director, Teachers' Venture Growth - North America Direct Investing
Managing Director – North America Direct Team (San Francisco)Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (“Teachers’”) manages ~C$270B globally and operates a dedicated venture growth platform, Teacher’s Venture Growth (TVG), that invests ~C$1B annually in minority stakes of scaled technology companies.MandateOwn sector coverage within North American technology.Develop differentiated investment theses.Originate, lead, and close minority growth investments (typically SeriesC+).Write and defend investment committee recommendations.Serve as an active board member or observer.Develop junior talent and elevate team performance.What Success Looks LikeExpanded access to high‑quality companies and founders outside the existing network.Led and closed compelling later‑stage investments.Demonstrated strong board engagement and value‑add through inflection points.Raised the bar for analytical rigor and decision quality across the team.Coached junior investors and provided meaningful ownership.Profile12+ years of direct investing experience in later‑stage venture or growth equity.Track record leading minority investments in scaled technology companies.Meaningful board experience, including exits.Credible relationships across Silicon Valley and the broader North American technology ecosystem.Strong transaction leadership and negotiation capabilities.Experience through multiple market cycles, demonstrating judgment shaped by volatility.High standards, intellectual independence, and accountability.Collaborative, strengths‑based leadership style suited to a global institutional platform.BenefitsBase salary range: USD $300,000–$380,000.Eligibility for Teachers’ annual incentive plan and long‑term incentive plan compensation programs.Comprehensive employer‑paid benefits coverage.Flexible work environment with in‑office collaboration and remote options.Competitive time off and flexible travel program (work abroad for up to a month each year).Teachers’ offers a unique opportunity to combine institutional scale with entrepreneurial impact, providing long‑duration capital and disciplined investment culture to support technology companies through all market cycles.
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