Technical Advisor
At Winterthur Search Fund, our Technical Advisors play an important role in the Search Fund process. You will apply your specific technical expertise to support the executive team and our portfolio companies by serving as the chief expert of your technical domain.
This position offers a flexible, part-time work schedule with remote and hybrid work options, depending on project requirements. We customize the Technical Advisor role to each selected candidate.
We are seeking Technical Advisors with expertise in the following domains:
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Information Security
Smart City Infrastructure
Digital Design & IC Engineering
Satellite / Space Communications
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Quantum Computing
Responsibilities:
Research and analyze technology alternatives and recommend solutions for each project
Partner with the executive team to provide in-depth analysis to define technical issues and develop innovative options
Serve as the technical coach to Searchers on the technologies relevant to their projects
Engage with industry experts to understand emerging technological trends
Perform technical due diligence on portfolio company technology
Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field, along with substantive work experience
Experience leading or supporting engineering teams, projects and/or vendor relationships.
Prior experience with emerging technologies, constantly evaluating and recommending potential partnerships that provide efficiencies and competitive advantage within your domain
Prior experience in a small or mid-size company with a technological focus
Solid organization and communication skills
Skilled at collaborating with others and comfortable navigating at any level of a company
Interest in entrepreneurial endeavors
Location:
Hybrid or Remote
How can I learn more about Search Funds before starting?
We encourage all prospective team members to build their acumen on Search Funds by reading and reviewing our recommended resources.
Our Application Process
If you’re interested, please email us your resume and a brief summary of your specific area of technical expertise. Our team will review your experience and skills and schedule a brief virtual interview to get started. We look forward to hearing from you!