Investment Analyst

over 3 years ago
Full time role
Menlo Park, CA, US... more
Menlo Park, CA, US... more

Job Description

We are looking for a rising star with 1-2 years of experience to join our firm as an Analyst. In this role, you will conduct in-depth sector and company analysis, investment due diligence, help identify areas of investment opportunity, and support marketing efforts for the fund. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build complex financial models, perform research, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. You are analytical, strategic, initiative taking, and capable of identifying creative paths to investment opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Deal Screening: Call and/or meet with investment prospects and evaluate opportunities

  • Documentation: Summarize call notes and enter deals into CRM

  • Conduct research to uncover investment themes and company leads

  • Conduct financial and business (e.g. industry analysis, competitive position, growth prospects, financial modeling) diligence for prospective investments

  • Participate in the strategic planning and budgeting process with portfolio companies

  • Analyze portfolio company financials and assist with portfolio company performance, reporting, and modeling

  • Assist in the creation of presentations for the internal investment committee and fund limited partners

  • Attend conferences and trade shows to investigate companies and industries

  • Assist on marketing efforts for the fund, including social media and website

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Ideal experience is 1-2 years of investment banking, venture capital, consulting, technology, or corporate development experience

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis

  • Experience building complex financial models in Excel

  • Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to learn

  • Significant leadership experience

  • Technical mindset and a demonstrated passion for figuring out how things work

  • Team player who can work with a broad range of groups and personalities

  • Detail-oriented; accuracy, thoroughness, and process-oriented are high priorities

Compensation:

Competitive salary, with annual bonus based on performance.

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