AVP, Ventures Port Mgmt & Bus Dev

Principal Duties & Responsibilities   Leads Aflac Ventures’ portfolio management process; Works with portfolio companies to collect quarterly and annual reporting packages and metrics; Analyzes data and provides portfolio company performance reporting on an ongoing basis   Serves as liaison for Aflac business teams; Cultivates and manages relationships with Aflac teams and key business unit personnel; Work closely with business teams to understand their business priorities and strategic initiatives   Leads internal business development efforts; Identifies opportunities for startups and portfolio companies to engage with Aflac US business; Supports proof of concept and pilot projects as necessary   Leads portfolio review meetings; Develops materials in support of portfolio reviews and other external facing meetings   Work with head of department and other team members to support overall success of Aflac Ventures business strategy and/or exit events as needed.   Supports all other Aflac Ventures’ activities including operations, fund administration, marketing and other   Guides and mentors Analysts and other junior members of the team   Performs other related duties as assigned     Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in financial, mathematics, business administration or other quantitative discipline and minimum of eight years of professional job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; with at least 4 years in the insurance industry in a similar ventures, strategy, and/or corporate development preferred.  Master’s degree is welcomed.   Experience leading venture portfolio management and/or innovation efforts desired.   Business unit experience preferred.   Experience with storyboarding and developing high quality presentations   Strong educational background and/or experience in financial modeling, financial statement analysis and statistical analysis       Job Knowledge & Skills   Excellent quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills   Demonstrated knowledge of complex business and financial analysis including applied statistical techniques   Strong judgement with the ability to analyze deal options and their implications   Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills   Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization   Knowledge of due diligence requirements for investment deals   Excellent project management skills   Strong verbal and written communication skills