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- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Senior Investment Manager to work with early-stage startups and venture capital firms. You'll leverage your technical and business acumen to help startups succeed on AWS. This position requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies and investment insights.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in investment management, particularly in the startup ecosystem, with a focus on venture capital or angel investing. Your technical depth in cloud computing and emerging technologies, such as generative AI, allows you to identify promising opportunities in early-stage companies. You possess excellent business acumen and investment insight, enabling you to establish AWS as a foundational platform for technology companies. Your experience working with startups has equipped you with the skills to understand their unique challenges and opportunities, making you a trusted partner in their growth journey.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with key investors and startup founders to unlock the full potential of their portfolio companies. Your ability to create meaningful initiatives between investors and startups is essential for driving innovation and scaling. You are passionate about helping startups leverage cloud technology to achieve breakthrough growth, and you understand the importance of providing them with the tools, expertise, and support they need to succeed.
Desirable
Experience in a similar role within a technology-focused investment firm or venture capital fund is a plus. Familiarity with the AWS ecosystem and its offerings will enhance your ability to support startups effectively. A network of contacts within the startup and investment community will be beneficial in identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities.
What you'll do
As a Senior Investment Manager at AWS, you will be responsible for identifying and working with promising early-stage startups and venture capital firms. Your role will involve executing initiatives that accelerate the success of portfolio companies on AWS, enabling them to innovate and scale rapidly. You will collaborate with key investors to understand their needs and help them unlock the potential of their investments through AWS's cloud infrastructure.
You will leverage your technical understanding of cloud computing and emerging technologies to provide startups with insights and guidance on how to effectively utilize AWS services. Your responsibilities will include developing strategic partnerships with investors and startups, facilitating access to AWS resources, and driving initiatives that foster innovation within the startup ecosystem.
You will also play a key role in shaping the future of cloud computing by identifying trends and opportunities within the startup landscape. Your insights will help AWS position itself as the go-to platform for startups looking to build world-changing products. You will be expected to stay informed about industry developments and contribute to AWS's strategy for engaging with the startup community.
What we offer
At Amazon, we offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, sign-on payments, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of startups and the future of cloud computing. Join us in shaping the future of technology and empowering founders around the world to realize their visions.
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