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Job Title Head of Market Strategy

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Our Mission

We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

500 Global is a venture capital firm that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive.

500 Global has backed over 6,000 founders representing more than 2,500 companies operating in 77 countries. Our portfolio includes 41 companies valued at over $1 billion and 125 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world's leading technology companies.

Who You Are

The Head of Market Strategy manages and leads the Market Strategy team, which executes 500 Global's entry into new markets through an established multi-stage process that is generally expected to culminate in the formation of an investment fund for a specific sector, country or region. This role will need to optimize the roadmap for doing so - balancing the need for scalability across multiple markets and the importance of hyperlocalization in each, while having appreciation and respect for differing cultures and business practices.

This role is a key node interfacing between the Group Strategy Team which sets organizational priorities and strategy, and the Market Strategy team which executes on goals developed around that strategy. The ability to quickly grasp technical and commercial concepts and apply them to specific considerations or priorities will be critical, as is a strong sense of judgment and ability to anticipate outcomes and stakeholder needs.

This role leads the definition of processes, solutions and outcomes in situations which are fast evolving, ambiguous and where limited information may be available, to accelerate the efforts of the Market Strategy team. This may include evaluating new commercial opportunities for strategic alignment, developing a compelling narrative and value proposition for specific initiatives, refining a go-to-market plan which balances what's feasible vs. expected outcomes, and modeling financial outcomes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills will be critical of this role, which will represent the interests of the team and ensure that cross-functional and leadership teams are aligned and equipped to execute seamlessly alongside the Market Strategy team.

This role is remote but candidates in Singapore or Dubai would be preferred for timezone alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in structuring complex problems, developing hypotheses, conducting analyses and driving actionable recommendations through a data driven process.
• Develop a thorough understanding of 500 Global's competitive space, provide thought leadership and help to influence decision making within executive audiences.
• Review feasibility of new markets as well as their potential growth opportunities.
• Develop performance measures that will determine the effectiveness of implemented strategies and identify areas for strategic improvement.

Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform effectively in a highly dynamic work environment.
• Ability to handle high volumes of information and processing with high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and are able to bring in resources from various teams from around the world.
• Strong interpersonal skills, are able to navigate conflict while speaking with honesty and empathy.

Education amp; Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, law or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role is mandatory.
• Proven experience in developing strategic plans and analysis, market research, competitive intelligence, and corporate business development.
• A successful track record of developing and driving growth initiatives and identifying business opportunities.

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