Manager, Antler Ibex

About Ibex

Ibex is a full-service vertical growth engine for established corporates. Backed by the world’s most active early-stage VC, Antler, and led by a global team of venture builders and innovation specialists, our unique Polynodal Approach taps into the multi-trillion-dollar innovation ecosystem to help partners make strategic vertical leaps, instead of the incremental steps offered by more traditional approaches—from full-service CVC, strategic M&A, and establishing internal innovation capabilities, to global startup challenges that advance critical strategies faster, more efficiently than ever before possible. 

The qualities we value help guide how we behave in the world and the experiences we create. From the cultures we foster, to how we engage our clients, and the challenges we seek to solve. Our values:

1. Embrace Ambition. Our clients don’t come to us for mild or moderate returns. They come to us for the bold and audacious; when they need to shift trajectories and disrupt the status quo. Aim for the summit in all that you do. Be fearless in your ideas and forensic in the detail. We value the pursuit of mastering your tradecraft, a culture of excellence and continual improvement, no matter how senior or established you may be. Whether it’s in the work you create or in your own career, embrace ambition in all that you do.
2. Make It Personal. Before most projects get to us, they demand a huge personal investment, political capital and professional risk from our clients who commission it. We never take that for granted. Work hard to make them feel supported and proud of the work we do together. Make it your mission to propel careers, not just case studies. Deliver concierge-like service. When you invest a piece of yourself into the work that you do, it emboldens others to do the same.
3. Connection Matters. We’ve long believed in the power of connection. Connections strengthen bonds, they build trust, they create meaning, and they enable us to tap into the talents of others so we can all go further, faster, together. Whether at a personal level with clients or colleagues, or networking with the million startups that dot our ecosystem, we celebrate the spirit of community and connection always.
4. Progress Over Process. Ambitious undertakings always face resistance.  That’s why we value the drive, work ethic, hunger and resourcefulness to just get shit done. Don’t be rigid or bound by old thinking. If there’s a better, more efficient way to achieve an outcome, don’t let process slow the progress. If there’s a faster path up the mountain, don’t be afraid to take it.
5. Defy Convention. Great breakthroughs never come from blindly following in the footsteps of others. Resist the lure of convention. Actively seek out newer, better ways to achieve positive outcomes. Even the most sheer cliff face has its footholds for those who look close enough.

The Role

We’re looking for an exceptional Manager to join our team in London. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of startups, corporates, and venture capital, helping some of the world’s leading companies make bold, strategic moves into new markets, models, and ventures.

As a Manager within Ibex, you’ll work side-by-side with our core team of venture builders, ex-founders, and strategy operators on live client engagement. You’ll be hands-on, client-facing, and exposed to the full journey, from strategy to execution.

We move fast, work lean, and value progress over process. Expect to get stuck in.

What You Could Be Supporting

• Client Delivery - for example
  • Work directly with Antler Ibex partners to identify, design, and execute on growth and innovation initiatives
  • Support the execution of startup partnership programs, venture-building sprints, talent scouting and other corporate innovation initiatives
  • Lead live client projects, including workshop facilitation, client interactions, and stakeholder management
• Business Strategy & Thought Capital
  • Focused support with the partners leading the Ibex group
  • Conduct market and startup landscape mapping
  • Developing and building our thought capital strategy
• Ecosystem Building
  • Developing and executing our ecosystem strategy
  • Collaborate with Ibex’s global network of experts, entrepreneurs, and VCs to bring fresh thinking and insights to our partners

Requirements

• A graduate business degree (MBA, MSc, etc.)
• 5-8 years of professional experience in management consulting, venture capital, startups, and/ or corporate strategy or innovation industry roles
• Client-facing experience in advisory/ professional services roles is a significant plus
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, paired with an entrepreneurial, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• A natural collaborator who builds trust quickly and brings energy into teams and client rooms
• Aligned to our Ibex values - chasing impact, making it personal, hustling, and aren’t afraid to challenge convention
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Work alongside experienced leaders: Learn directly from a team of ex-founders, operators, consultants, and investors, as well as access Antler’s global startup and VC network.
• Exposure to the venture ecosystem: Gain hands-on experience working at the intersection of corporate innovation, startups, and venture capital.
• An international, collaborative environment: Join a diverse and inclusive team that values ambition, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Opportunity to shape corporate growth and innovation: Be part of a team helping global corporations take bold steps into new markets and business models.
• Team connection and culture: We foster a strong team culture with regular team events, dinners, and opportunities to connect outside of day-to-day work.