Job Description
A leading corporate venture and innovation team at a global mobility firm HQ'd in Asia is hiring an Associate / Senior Associate to help lead early-stage investments and oversee strategic partnerships with high-growth startsup in various sectors including mobility, deep tech, climate tech, AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing and energy.
Please note that this position will begin as a 6 to 12 month contract, with the goal of transitioning to a long term full-time perm hire. The team has a strong track record of converting contractors into full-time roles, and this position is being scoped with long-term fit in mind.
This role sits at the intersection of venture investing, corporate development, and tech integration—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments and is passionate about emerging technologies. This is a rare opportunity to join a venture group backed by a Fortune Global 100 company — focused not on financial return, but on investing for long-term strategic technology advantage .
Key Responsibilities:
Source and evaluate early-stage startups (Seed to Series B) across sectors like climate tech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and AI
Lead proofs of concept (POCs) and internal pilot projects with engineering and business teams
Conduct strategic diligence and support investment decisions
Manage post-investment partnerships and cross-functional implementation
Coordinate with global stakeholders, including R&D and innovation teams abroad
Candidate Profile:
~2–7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate venture capital, VC, innovation, or strategic partnership
~ Strong understanding of startups and emerging technology trends
~ Technical or engineering background preferred
~ Experience with pilot programs, startup collaboration, or venture incubation is a plus
~ Comfortable navigating complex organizations and building cross-functional consensus
~ Japanese language fluency a strong plus but not required
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors,
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