Company Description

At SGS, we are the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, setting the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories and a dedicated team of 97.000 employees, we work together to create a better, safer, and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

As Venture Intelligence Lead at SGS you will identify and interpret disruptive trends across emerging technologies and startup ecosystems, transforming signals into actionable insights for digital growth. You will manage the digital ventures scouting funnel and assess the maturity and relevance of potential opportunities. You will steer build–buy–partner considerations and highlight new Digital Trust growth areas. Combining analytical depth, ecosystem awareness, and clear communication, the role supports strategic prioritisation and strengthens SGS’s external positioning

Key responsibilities:

• Spot emerging tech trends and startup activity across accelerators, hubs, and VCs to identify disruptive opportunities.
• Monitor major digital regulations (e.g., AI Act, CRA, NIS2, DORA) and outline their potential impact on new growth areas.
• Activate and coordinate existing internal networks to capture early signals from regions, business units, and experts.
• Manage the flow of opportunities in the digital ventures pipeline, ensuring clear prioritization and stage-gating toward commercial relevance.
• Screen startups for maturity, traction, strategic fit, and valuation indicators, engaging experts for deeper technical or financial checks.
• Keep a sharp radar on priority themes, emerging domains, and key ecosystem players.
• Create short, actionable briefs highlighting opportunity spaces, potential disruptions, and valuation insights.
• Deliver high-level market and competitive intelligence to guide build/buy/partner decisions and early venture exploration.
• Work closely with the wider Digital Ventures and Innovation team to align market insights with venture shaping and feasibility assessments.
• Present synthesized insights to senior stakeholders in a clear, actionable format.
• Support Digital Trust marketing with content, messaging, and positioning to ensure SGS stands out in key themes.

Qualifications

Essential Experience:

• Advanced degree in business, innovation, technology management, analytics, or a related field bridging tech and economics.
• Strong track record in startup ecosystems, corporate innovation, strategy, or technology/market intelligence — with proven ability to deliver results in these areas.
• Demonstrated skill in interpreting emerging tech trends and turning market signals into actionable insights.
• Experience managing scouting pipelines or opportunity funnels, including early-stage screening and understanding of valuation indicators (funding stages, traction metrics, benchmarks).
• Exceptional analytical and synthesis skills — able to distill complex market, regulatory, and ecosystem data into clear insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• High curiosity, adaptability, and collaborative mindset for working across global teams.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with market intelligence tools, startup databases, and trend-tracking platforms.
• Ability to assess startup maturity and relevance, from early innovators to commercially established players.
• Strong storytelling skills for shaping strategic narratives around opportunities and risks.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-changing technologies and markets.
• Experience mobilizing internal and external networks to capture early signals.

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfil your potential.