Partner & Director, Head of Portfolio Operations - TELUS Global Ventures

Location: Req ID: 55255 Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs Job Function: Finance Status: Full Time Schedule: Regular TELUS Global Ventures (TGV) is the strategic venture investment arm of TELUS, partnering with category-leading technology companies that align with TELUS’ long-term strategic priorities across digital experiences, AI, enterprise technology, health, agriculture, sustainability, and connected industries. As we continue scaling toward becoming one of the world’s leading corporate venture capital platforms, we are seeking an experienced and highly strategic Investment Director & Chief Operating Officer to help shape the future operating model of a modern, AI-enabled global CVC platform focused on both investment performance and strategic value creation across the TELUS ecosystem. This is a unique leadership opportunity at the intersection of venture investing, portfolio strategy, operations, and innovation. Reporting to the Managing Partner, the successful candidate will serve as a strategic deputy across fund operations, portfolio management, governance, value creation, and platform development while helping shape the future operating model of a modern, AI-enabled global CVC platform. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership & Platform Development Serve as a key strategic partner to the Managing Partner across operational, portfolio, and organizational priorities. Help scale TELUS Global Ventures into a globally recognized, institutionally rigorous venture platform. Contribute to long-term platform strategy, operating model evolution, and organizational effectiveness. Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve scalability, execution quality, and decision-making across the platform. Portfolio Management & Governance Oversee portfolio governance, valuation processes, portfolio analytics, reporting, and investment committee operations. Drive institutional-quality portfolio management practices, including KPI tracking, performance reviews, risk management, and reporting frameworks. Support portfolio company engagement through strategic guidance, governance participation, and value creation initiatives. Serve as a board director, observer, or strategic advisor where appropriate based on portfolio needs and individual expertise. Operations & AI-Enabled Execution Lead operational excellence initiatives across systems, workflows, knowledge management, and reporting infrastructure. Identify and implement AI-enabled tools and automation opportunities to modernize venture operations and improve team productivity. Build scalable operating processes that support continued growth across investment activity and portfolio complexity. Partner closely with finance, legal, strategy, and TELUS business units to optimize operational execution. Ecosystem & Stakeholder Engagement Act as an ambassador for TELUS Global Ventures with founders, co-investors, ecosystem partners, and senior TELUS leadership. Help shape and communicate TGV’s market positioning, strategic narrative, and value proposition. Strengthen relationships across the venture ecosystem and contribute to thought leadership initiatives. What You Bring 10+ years of experience across venture capital, corporate venture capital, growth equity, strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, portfolio operations, or related fields. Strong finance and analytical foundation with experience in valuation, portfolio management, governance, reporting, and investment processes. Experience operating as a senior cross-functional leader within a high-growth or complex organizational environment. Proven ability to build scalable systems, processes, and operational infrastructure. Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to influence across executive teams, founders, investors, and cross-functional partners. Deep interest in AI-enabled operations, workflow modernization, and data-driven decision-making. Experience supporting portfolio companies through governance, strategic planning, or operational engagement is strongly preferred. Board, observer, or governance experience is an asset. Entrepreneurial mindset with strong judgment, adaptability, and execution orientation #LI-REMOTE Salary Range: $128,000-$238,000 Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 30% Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as: Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills And much more … Job Type: This is for a current vacancy A bit about us We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly. Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks. People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​ We are honoured to be recognized 84% 2025 engagement score 150,000+ Team members worldwide 15 # of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens Accessibility TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.