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Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Pearson Ventures to serve as strategic contributor in our Innovation Architecture team within the Office of the CTO.

Position Overview

Pearson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Pearson, dedicated to investing in innovative education technology and workforce companies that align with Pearson’s mission to empower lifelong learning and drive strategic growth and innovation. The team is responsible for (i) sourcing, executing and managing a portfolio of strategic investments, and (ii) developing and managing strategic partnerships with companies in that portfolio. We collaborate closely with Pearson’s five business divisions as well as the corporate M&A and Strategy teams, so your work will provide you with many learning and networking opportunities. We have significant exposure to Pearson’s CEO, CFO and the Pearson executive team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Investments are direct minority investments made to accelerate Pearson’s strategy.

You will be:

Sourcing and evaluating potential investments:

Independently lead market analyses and proactively identify key opportunities and trends

Proactively reaching out to and engaging with early-stage companies that align with Pearson Ventures’ investment strategy

Networking with other investors, advisors, and Pearson executives to identify and evaluate attractive investment opportunities

Transaction execution:

Supporting the due diligence process and creating valuation / returns analyses

Writing investment memos that are presented to our Investment Committee

Interacting with co-Investors and their advisors as needed

Providing support on negotiating legal agreements

Portfolio & stakeholder management:

Ensuring the strategic objectives underlying investments deals are tracked and delivered

Owning fund and portfolio reporting in collaboration with accounting and governance partners

Supporting internal presentations to Pearson’s executive team and advisory committee

Qualifications and experience required for the role:

Passion for education and Pearson’s mission
BA/BS degree + some relevant experience (venture capital, investment banking, strategy consulting, or corporate development)
Proficient in financial modelling and valuation analysis; strong grasp of accounting and financial statements

Intellectually curious, able to learn and explain new concepts quickly

Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

Clear written and verbal communication

Executive presence and confidence with founders and senior management

Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to work independently

Demonstrated ability to apply AI and automation to streamline investment processes

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $ – $.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to https://pearson.jobs/

Pearson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted through Jun, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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