Principal/VP – Investment Strategy & Innovation, Fintech VC

Company: Cornell Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Principal/VP – Investment Strategy & Innovation, Fintech VC

We’re hiring a Principal (VP level), Investment Strategy, Innovation & Insights person to help build and scale a high-impact research function within a leading fintech-focused venture capital fund operating at the intersection of technology and financial services.

This role partners closely with the Head of the team to deliver high-quality, productised market intelligence — from thematic deep dives and startup benchmarking to strategic briefings and trend reports — directly shaping investment decisions and innovation strategy.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead thematic research, market mapping, and investment briefings
  • Develop structured frameworks to assess emerging technologies and business models
  • Build scalable intelligence assets (startup maps, trackers, sector databases)
  • Synthesize complex market and regulatory signals into clear strategic implications
  • Collaborate closely with investment teams on sourcing, diligence, and thesis development
  • Help formalise research processes and elevate output quality and consistency
  • Contribute to public-facing insight content and thought leadership

Profile:

  • Background in any of the following – strategy consulting, research, investment analysis, or advisory roles (experience in venture capital, corporate innovation, or startup ecosystems is a plus)
  • Strong experience presenting complex analysis to senior stakeholders
  • Structured thinker with strong narrative and communication skills
  • Comfortable operating in lean, high-expectation environments
  • Deep interest in fintech, venture, and technology-driven innovation

If you’re excited about shaping insight at the convergence of tech, venture and financial services, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026