Pearson
Investment Director
🇺🇸 Hybrid - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $165K - $205K
💻 Other
🗓️ November 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead sourcing, evaluation, transaction execution, and portfolio management for strategic investments.
- Develop and manage commercial partnerships within Pearson’s portfolio and pipeline.
- Collaborate closely with Pearson’s five business divisions and corporate M&A and Strategy teams.
- Direct investment experience including board participation and strategic guidance.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation skills, and commercial deal structuring abilities.
- Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate strategy/M&A/business development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI productivity tools.
- Compensation range: $165,000 - $205,000 plus eligibility for an annual incentive program.
- Ability to build influential relationships with senior and executive management.
- Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Investment Director Full Description
Investment Director - Pearson Ventures
- Job: Strategy
- Schedule: FULL_TIME
- Req ID: 21662
Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson, dedicated to investing in innovative education technology and workforce companies that align with Pearson’s mission: empowering lifelong learning and driving strategic growth and innovation.
- Strategic Investments – sourcing, executing, and managing a portfolio of investments.
- Strategic Partnerships – developing and managing partnerships with companies in our portfolio.
You’ll work closely with Pearson’s five business divisions, as well as the corporate M&A and Strategy teams, giving you exceptional learning and networking opportunities. This role offers significant exposure to Pearson’s CEO, CFO, and executive leadership
- Sourcing & Evaluation
- Identify opportunities aligned with Pearson’s objectives by collaborating with business divisions and leadership.
- Network with investors and advisors to source and assess strategic investments.
- Transaction Execution
- Manage teams through due diligence, valuation modelling, term negotiations, and investment committee preparation.
Portfolio Management
- Track and deliver strategic objectives for investment deals.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between Pearson and portfolio companies.
- Oversee governance and reporting for portfolio companies.
Strategic Partnerships
- Identify partnership needs with business divisions and key stakeholders.
- Develop commercial partnership opportunities within Pearson’s portfolio and pipeline.
- Support execution, monitor progress, and ensure clear communication throughout the partnership lifecycle.
Qualifications & Skills
- Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate strategy/M&A/business development.
- Direct investment experience, including board participation and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and structure deals.
Additional Qualities
- Proven ability to lead and work within high-performing teams.
- Credibility with senior/executive management and ability to build influential relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high emotional intelligence.
- Self-starter with a results-driven approach, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI productivity tools.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
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