Independent VC – Middle/Back Office Manager

Independent VC – Middle/Back Office Manager

Archetype Ventures Inc.

Job Description

Archetype Ventures is an independent venture capital firm specializing in seed/early stage B2B Tech Startups. Since our founding in 2013, we have managed a total of approximately 7 billion yen in two funds and have provided investment support to approximately 40 entrepreneurs who challenge the creation of the next era. (As of January 2021) With the mission of “Entrepreneur First,” we will continue to provide all kinds of added value, not just funds, as the closest person to entrepreneurs.

[Recruitment background]In forming the 3rd fund, we believe it is necessary to strengthen and organize the Middle/Back Office before the AUM and increase the number of investee companies. It became a policy to adopt a management position to take charge. Currently, the front team consists of 5 people (including 2 GPs) and 1 middle/back office.

[Assumed work contents]

• Fund settlement support (including information collected from investment support destinations)
• Fund audit support (including interaction with audit corporations)
• General fund operations (banking, payment application, document storage, etc.)
• Response to investment support destinations (letter of a proxy, etc.)
• Visualize fund operating costs ・Budget management
• Respond to existing LPs (response to inquiries, IR in general)
• Corresponding to institutional investors (corresponding to Val for each Q, etc.)
• Fair market valuation operations in IPEV and USGAAP/IFRS
• Corresponding to securities companies Personnel, general affairs, accounting, etc. of GP company (range of interference by TOP of management department)

Requirements

Required Skills

• Mandatory conditions
• “Fund middle back experience: 5 years or more” or “Audit response experience as an audit firm/tax accountant/fund manager: 3 years or more”
• Experience in team management
• English: Business English level (assumed work in English Contents: US GAAP (preparation of financial statements), FATCA/CRS compliance, communication with overseas investors and startups (including document preparation), etc.)

Estimated annual income~ 15 million yen (consultation required depending on experience) Depending on experience, carry will also be considered.

Work location There is no designated location for work, and we are flexible. And currently, the team adopts a complete remote system.*Subject to change depending on the situation. (Headquarters: Azabu Matsuya Building 4F, 2-8-10 Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Salary increase Twice a year (established at the evaluation timing in June and December)However, it may not be revised depending on company performance or individual performance.

Bonus Once a year (Payment date may change or may not be paid depending on company performance. The amount is determined in consideration of the individual’s performance, work attitude, ability, etc.)

Other employment conditions, etc.

• Employment form: Full-time employee (no fixed period)
• Trial period: 3 months
• Transportation expenses, including commuting expenses (actual expenses will be reimbursed for those applied for)
• Health insurance Welfare pension Employment insurance ( Applicable to offices)
• Health management system (regular health checkups, full subsidy for complete medical checkups for those aged 35 and over)

Average Salary: ¥11,000,000