Venture Capital Senior Associate/Manager

The Opportunity

At APEX, we invest in people who take ownership, perform at a high level, and want to grow fast. In the Venture Capital Senior Associate/Manager role, you will play a meaningful, integral part in managing and growing our Venture Capital portfolio, with real responsibility from day one. Your work will directly contribute to investment decisions and portfolio company growth, and you’ll be trusted to own outcomes end-to-end. This is a strong fit if you thrive in high-expectation environments, value autonomy, and want your performance to genuinely shape your progression.

We are looking for someone who:

• Naturally takes ownership and drives projects with high autonomy
• Operates with urgency, discipline, and high standards
• Is a strong team player with a focus on shared success, and has a willingness to coach junior team members
• Is proactive in identifying risks, opportunities, and improvements
• Is comfortable being held accountable for outcomes
• Thrives in a high-performance, feedback-oriented environment

What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)

You will operate as a key member of the Venture Capital team, working directly with the Partner & Head of Venture Capital. This is a high-responsibility execution role with significant ownership across the full investment lifecycle.

Investment Execution & Due Diligence

• Lead end-to-end due diligence processes on prospective investments, including commercial, financial, strategic, and operational analysis
• Structure investment theses clearly and challenge assumptions with intellectual rigor
• Produce high-quality, investment-grade memoranda for internal committees and external stakeholders, as well as investor reports
• Support in building financial models and scenario analyses

Pipeline Ownership & Deal Flow Management

• Maintain full visibility and control over the investment pipeline
• Track opportunities across stages with discipline and clarity
• Ensure timely follow-ups, documentation, and internal alignment
• Identify gaps, bottlenecks, or prioritization issues and proactively resolve them

Portfolio & Value Creation

• Work closely with founders and management teams to support strategic value creation initiatives
• Collaborate closely with our Business Development team

Role Requirements

Must Have Qualifications & Skills

• 4–5+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, high-growth environments or direct investment experience
• Proven experience in executing due diligence processes with strong ability to draft high-quality deliverables and presenting to senior decision-makers
• Experience with financial modelling & analysis
• Proven experience independently managing multiple workstreams under tight timelines
• Strong judgment and high attention to detail combined with strategic thinking
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Clear passion for sports

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience investing in or analyzing companies within sports, media, and entertainment ecosystems
• Exposure to portfolio management and structured value creation programs
• Prior experience in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial platform, and/or in sports

About APEX: How We Work

APEX is the leading European sports investment firm. We invest across venture capital and private equity, with deep athlete DNA at our core, partnering with leagues, teams, and founders to drive long-term value creation. Backed by a diverse LP base spanning world-class athletes, family offices, and institutional investors, APEX combines financial discipline with insider access to help shape the future of sport, media, and entertainment.

APEX is a high-performance, ownership-driven environment. Our culture is intentional and underpins how we hire, work, and grow.

What We Expect from Everyone at APEX

• Ownership: We take responsibility for outcomes, act proactively, and own work end-to-end
• Performance: We operate with rigor, urgency, and high standards; results matter
• Communication: We communicate clearly, early, and professionally, internally and externally
• Accountability: We follow through on commitments and address issues directly
• Growth Mindset: We seek feedback, learn fast, and continuously raise the bar
• One Team: We collaborate openly and win together

Logistics

Contract type: Full-time

Location: Lisbon, hybrid

Compensation: Competitive

Our Commitment to Inclusion

APEX is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives make teams stronger and decisions better. We assess candidates based on skills, potential, and values alignment, regardless of background.

Next Steps

Apply via the link below by submitting your CV.

Our recruitment process is structured, transparent, and respectful of candidates’ time.

Key skills/competency

• Venture Capital
• Due Diligence
• Financial Modeling
• Investment Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Strategy Consulting
• Deal Sourcing
• Value Creation
• Sports Investment
• Stakeholder Management