Director, UK Office

The Director is responsible for supporting In-Q-Tel’s UK office and the regional success of IQT’s global platform. Specifically, Directors are expected to identify regionally sourced technologies and companies of interest to IQT and its Partners, vet potential investments, and collaborate with IQT-US and other international offices to advance globally coordinated investment and portfolio support. The role focuses on execution, research, diligence, and regional engagement, helping bridge local market activity with IQT’s global investment efforts.

• Support execution of the UK office strategy in alignment with IQT objectives
• Monitor and research the regional startup ecosystem to identify potential investment opportunities relevant to IQT-US and international partners; prepare high-quality analyses, presentations, and reports.
• Engage with regional startups, founders, and investors to build relationships, support pipeline development, and represent IQT at local events and meetings.
• Collaborate with IQT-US and international deal teams on pre-deal diligence, including technology evaluation, market analysis, and risk management.
• Serve as a liaison during deal structuring and negotiation processes, ensuring effective global coordination; support execution of approved transactions.
• Provide post-investment support as directed, including facilitating communication with portfolio companies, participating as a board observer where appropriate, and delivering required reports or documentation.
• Coordinate with regional team members and operations staff to support smooth office operations and local initiatives.

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (active TS/SCI clearance preferred)
• Experience in business, venture, or relevant technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to understand emerging technologies and explain complex topics to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience in entrepreneurial, operating, or early-stage venture environments preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter comfortable operating in an unstructured environment.
• Broad network or demonstrated ability to build relationships within the technical, venture capital, and entrepreneurial communities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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