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Venture Capital Investor Accelerator (Training Program)

About Venture University (VU)

Venture University is a global platform for developing the next generation of venture capital and private equity professionals. Our programs combine structured training with hands-on experience, giving participants practical skills, career development, and access to a global network of investors and entrepreneurs.

About the Program

The Venture Capital Investor Accelerator is an 11-week (with option to extend) apprenticeship-style training program . Participants join VU’s investment team in a learning capacity and gain exposure to:

• Deal sourcing and pipeline management
• Company and market due diligence
• Portfolio support and monitoring
• Fund strategy and portfolio construction

The program is designed for individuals seeking to accelerate careers in venture capital, private equity, and startups through structured learning and applied experience.

Program Features

• Structured curriculum led by experienced investors
• Mentorship and feedback from senior practitioners
• Capstone presentation to showcase learning
• Access to VU’s professional community and global alumni network

Who Should Enroll

This program is designed for:

• Aspiring or emerging VC/PE investors
• Startup founders, angel investors, or corporate innovators
• Analysts, Associates, Principals, or Partners seeking to sharpen skills
• Students or professionals transitioning into the venture capital industry

Program Details

• Duration: 11 weeks (with option to extend up to 12 months)
• Format: Hybrid (training + applied project work)
• Compensation: This is a training program and not an employment opportunity . Participants are not employees of Venture University.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be invited for a short interview before final decisions are made.

Compliance Manager

Venture Capital firm

£75K-£100K + bonus

London - Hybrid working

The role:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA regulations including SYSC, FUND, PRIN and COBS
• Oversee and execute the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Draft, review and update compliance policies and manuals
• Prepare regular compliance reports for Partners and Executive Committee meetings
• Prepare, review and submit regulatory returns in RegData
• Edit online compliance training modules and maintain learning portal and conduct face to face compliance induction training
• Ensure compliance with financial promotions and prospectus advertisement rules and review all retail communications and business announcements
• Assist with preparation of Consumer duty related materials such as product reviews, value assessments and annual governing body report
• Oversight of compliance registers and investigation of breaches and complaints
• Support MLRO with annual MLRO report, financial crime risk assessments and other financial crime matters
• Ensure compliance with SMCR framework such as fitness and propriety assessments and regulatory references
• Oversee personal dealings administration and monitoring
• Assisting with data protection compliance
• Track, analyse and implement regulatory change
• Monitoring AML checks on investments and conducting fund investor onboarding
• Oversee opt-up process for elective professional investors
• First point of contact for internal compliance queries
• Work with external advisers and consultants where appropriate

Qualifications and experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in investment management compliance in private equity, venture capital or fund management
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulatory framework (particularly for AIFMs)
• Good prior experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting
• Strong working knowledge of money laundering regulations, JMLSG and sanctions
• Relevant compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, CISI or similar) or legal background desirable
• Familiarity with Listing Rules desirable
• Familiarity with Companies Act desirable
• Knowledge/experience of data protection/GDPR desirable

Compliance Manager

Venture Capital firm

£75K-£100K + bonus

London - Hybrid working

The role:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA regulations including SYSC, FUND, PRIN and COBS
• Oversee and execute the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Draft, review and update compliance policies and manuals
• Prepare regular compliance reports for Partners and Executive Committee meetings
• Prepare, review and submit regulatory returns in RegData
• Edit online compliance training modules and maintain learning portal and conduct face to face compliance induction training
• Ensure compliance with financial promotions and prospectus advertisement rules and review all retail communications and business announcements
• Assist with preparation of Consumer duty related materials such as product reviews, value assessments and annual governing body report
• Oversight of compliance registers and investigation of breaches and complaints
• Support MLRO with annual MLRO report, financial crime risk assessments and other financial crime matters
• Ensure compliance with SMCR framework such as fitness and propriety assessments and regulatory references
• Oversee personal dealings administration and monitoring
• Assisting with data protection compliance
• Track, analyse and implement regulatory change
• Monitoring AML checks on investments and conducting fund investor onboarding
• Oversee opt-up process for elective professional investors
• First point of contact for internal compliance queries
• Work with external advisers and consultants where appropriate

Qualifications and experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in investment management compliance in private equity, venture capital or fund management
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulatory framework (particularly for AIFMs)
• Good prior experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting
• Strong working knowledge of money laundering regulations, JMLSG and sanctions
• Relevant compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, CISI or similar) or legal background desirable
• Familiarity with Listing Rules desirable
• Familiarity with Companies Act desirable
• Knowledge/experience of data protection/GDPR desirable

We have partnered with an award-winning Venture Capital Firm, which is looking to expand its Sales/IR Team by adding a Business Development Manager. This hire will be part of the team's continued growth and will be instrumental to the future expansion plans.

Responsibilities:

· Raising funds for SMEs via HNW, UHNW clients and Family Offices

· Help lead on the origination of new clients

· Keep clients updated on company updates and potential new investment opportunities

Requirements:

· 2 - 5 Years experience in Sales - working with EIS, Tax Efficient Investments, or other Alternative products is preferred

. Experience in building a ‘book’ of clients from origination

. Track record in raising capital from (U)HNW individuals & Family Offices

Compliance Manager

Venture Capital firm

£75K-£100K + bonus

London - Hybrid working

The role:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA regulations including SYSC, FUND, PRIN and COBS
• Oversee and execute the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Draft, review and update compliance policies and manuals
• Prepare regular compliance reports for Partners and Executive Committee meetings
• Prepare, review and submit regulatory returns in RegData
• Edit online compliance training modules and maintain learning portal and conduct face to face compliance induction training
• Ensure compliance with financial promotions and prospectus advertisement rules and review all retail communications and business announcements
• Assist with preparation of Consumer duty related materials such as product reviews, value assessments and annual governing body report
• Oversight of compliance registers and investigation of breaches and complaints
• Support MLRO with annual MLRO report, financial crime risk assessments and other financial crime matters
• Ensure compliance with SMCR framework such as fitness and propriety assessments and regulatory references
• Oversee personal dealings administration and monitoring
• Assisting with data protection compliance
• Track, analyse and implement regulatory change
• Monitoring AML checks on investments and conducting fund investor onboarding
• Oversee opt-up process for elective professional investors
• First point of contact for internal compliance queries
• Work with external advisers and consultants where appropriate

Qualifications and experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in investment management compliance in private equity, venture capital or fund management
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulatory framework (particularly for AIFMs)
• Good prior experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting
• Strong working knowledge of money laundering regulations, JMLSG and sanctions
• Relevant compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, CISI or similar) or legal background desirable
• Familiarity with Listing Rules desirable
• Familiarity with Companies Act desirable
• Knowledge/experience of data protection/GDPR desirable

Compliance Manager

Venture Capital firm

£75K-£100K + bonus

London - Hybrid working

The role:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA regulations including SYSC, FUND, PRIN and COBS
• Oversee and execute the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Draft, review and update compliance policies and manuals
• Prepare regular compliance reports for Partners and Executive Committee meetings
• Prepare, review and submit regulatory returns in RegData
• Edit online compliance training modules and maintain learning portal and conduct face to face compliance induction training
• Ensure compliance with financial promotions and prospectus advertisement rules and review all retail communications and business announcements
• Assist with preparation of Consumer duty related materials such as product reviews, value assessments and annual governing body report
• Oversight of compliance registers and investigation of breaches and complaints
• Support MLRO with annual MLRO report, financial crime risk assessments and other financial crime matters
• Ensure compliance with SMCR framework such as fitness and propriety assessments and regulatory references
• Oversee personal dealings administration and monitoring
• Assisting with data protection compliance
• Track, analyse and implement regulatory change
• Monitoring AML checks on investments and conducting fund investor onboarding
• Oversee opt-up process for elective professional investors
• First point of contact for internal compliance queries
• Work with external advisers and consultants where appropriate

Qualifications and experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in investment management compliance in private equity, venture capital or fund management
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulatory framework (particularly for AIFMs)
• Good prior experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting
• Strong working knowledge of money laundering regulations, JMLSG and sanctions
• Relevant compliance qualification (e.g. ICA, CISI or similar) or legal background desirable
• Familiarity with Listing Rules desirable
• Familiarity with Companies Act desirable
• Knowledge/experience of data protection/GDPR desirable

Capital Markets Associate - US Firm

We are instructed by the London office of a US firm that is seeking to appoint additional associates for its Capital Markets team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-ranked Capital Markets practice which is involved in some of the highest profile work both in the UK and globally.

We would like to see applications from capital markets lawyers who have circa 2-4 years' PQE. Experience should include ABS, CLO, RMBS, securitisation.

To discuss this Capital Markets Associate role, please contact Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.

Capital Markets Associate - US Firm

We are instructed by the London office of a US firm that is seeking to appoint additional associates for its Capital Markets team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-ranked Capital Markets practice which is involved in some of the highest profile work both in the UK and globally.

We would like to see applications from capital markets lawyers who have circa 2-4 years' PQE. Experience should include ABS, CLO, RMBS, securitisation.

To discuss this Capital Markets Associate role, please contact Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.

Capital Markets Associate - US Firm

We are instructed by the London office of a US firm that is seeking to appoint additional associates for its Capital Markets team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-ranked Capital Markets practice which is involved in some of the highest profile work both in the UK and globally.

We would like to see applications from capital markets lawyers who have circa 2-4 years' PQE. Experience should include ABS, CLO, RMBS, securitisation.

To discuss this Capital Markets Associate role, please contact Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.