Ventures Manager

**Country**: Spain
**City**:Madrid
**Req ID**: 485699

**About CRH**

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our **_project portfolio_** includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the **_Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre_**.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

**Position Overview**
This is an opportunity to join the newly created CRH Ventures team, which is part of the Strategy, Innovation and Ventures (SIV) group at CRH. As the newly launched Corporate Venture Capital arm of CRH, the Ventures team is responsible for connecting CRH with external innovation, start-ups, investors, and entrepreneurs as well as joint ventures with established corporations.

The goal is to stay ahead of disruptive technologies and business models while creating long-term value for the company. We will select focus areas that are relevant to our operations and partner with the leading players in those spaces through direct investments, commercial agreements, and partnerships. We invest across stages and structures to optimize for partnering with the most innovative companies in our focus areas. The Ventures team will work closely with other functions at CRH to assess the landscape, develop a pipeline, lead investments and work with portfolio companies to drive strategic value and financial returns.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
In this role, you will:

- Work with CRH operating divisions to identify innovation priorities and organize pilots with external companies which can be scaled across CRH
- Develop theses for CRH to leverage technology to expand product offerings or enter new markets
- Support the development of an in-depth analysis of the “Industrial Tech” ecosystem identifying focus areas that are relevant to our operations
- Participate in the development of the investment thesis & value proposition of CRH Ventures
- Participate in public forums to establish a stronger presence in the Industrial Tech ecosystem and Establish relationships with leading companies, institutions, VCs, and academia
- Engage startups to assess their offering and fit within our investment thesis
- Develop a methodology to perform recurring analysis of investment trends, new technologies, and relevant developments across the construction value chain
- Prepare investment memos and lead due diligence for the senior leadership team with comprehensive strategic and financial rationale
- Support our portfolio companies on their path to growth and identify partnership opportunities both with CRH and our clients

**Individual Competencies**
You are able to:

- Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals
- Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
- Cultivate Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
- Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

**Experience / Education**
You are/have:

- 6+ years of work experience with a master’s/MBA degree or 8+ years of work experience
- M&A, Private Equity, VC, and/or Management Consulting experience
- Relevant industry experience across the industrial or decarbonization value chains (preferably)
- Strong communication and presentation skills

**What CRH Offers You**
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
- A highly competitive compensation package
- A highly accomplished dynamic and multicultural team
- Exposure to senior executives and thought leaders in the industry

The role is based out of CRH offices in **Madrid**. International travel will be necessary according to the demands of the role.

**Connect your future to CRH**
- Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work._

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