Senior Manager - Westlake Ventures at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Water, ElectrificationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, science), business, or accounting; MBA preferred
8-10 years of work experience in Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking, with transaction and negotiations experience
Prior working experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or technology company and/or the investment sector strongly preferred
Business and technical application knowledge required
Strong M&A, project management, or market and product development experience
Fluency with structuring, investment analysis, and finance terms
Working knowledge of medium to large company dynamics
Ability to drive results with others who do not directly report to them

Responsibilities

Proactively scan markets to identify, evaluate, and pursue high-impact opportunities for investment, M&A, or commercial partnerships; develop compelling business theses and negotiate deals to successful closure
Lead and support due diligence, site visits, and estimation of one-time and growth project costs; build robust financial models for valuation and growth projections
Advance projects through key milestones, ensuring they are fully vetted and supported by rigorous background analysis to enable confident decision-making
Set the strategic direction for new ventures, scope and ideate pipeline projects, and guide the development of new business strategies aligned with Westlake’s corporate goals; manage multiple initiatives from concept to implementation
Build and nurture relationships with startups, venture firms, and external partners to strengthen Westlake’s innovative ecosystem
Provide analytical support for surveys, benchmarking, banking, legal actions, and other corporate needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial ModelingValuationDue DiligenceM&ABusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningInnovation ScoutingProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Senior Manager role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for the Senior Manager - Westlake Ventures position?

The role requires skills in strategic opportunity scouting, M&A and venture investment analysis including financial modeling and valuation, project leadership, venture pipeline management, and stakeholder engagement with startups and partners.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where teams work together to enhance people's lives through products and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager role?

Strong candidates will have experience shaping new venture strategy, leading M&A activities across technical, commercial, financial, and operational dimensions, delivering financial modeling, due diligence, and managing innovation-driven projects in sectors like water, healthcare, and electrification.