Head of Investment

Role Description The Head of Investment is a part-time remote role responsible for shaping and overseeing The Drone Post’s investment perspectives in the aerospace and aviation sectors. This role includes assessing industry trends, identifying promising investment themes and opportunities, and developing clear, data-informed viewpoints to guide internal decision-making and editorial focus. The Head of Investment will collaborate with leadership to define investment strategies, support potential partnership or funding initiatives, and contribute to content that explains complex financial topics in accessible language. Day-to-day tasks involve market research, financial analysis, preparation of investment briefs and reports, and periodic participation in virtual meetings with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Investment Management and Investments, with experience overseeing or advising on portfolios or sector-focused initiatives.
Ability to design and evaluate Investment Strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Demonstrated Analytical Skills, including proficiency in interpreting market data, financial statements, and sector research.
Solid understanding of Finance principles, such as valuation, risk management, and capital allocation.
Relevant academic background in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced certification (e.g., CFA) is an asset.
Experience or strong interest in aerospace, aviation, or technology-driven industries is highly beneficial.
Capacity to communicate investment insights clearly in writing and verbally to non-specialist audiences.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage part-time hours effectively, and collaborate across distributed teams.

Skills
Financial Analysis, Risk Management

Experience
10+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes