OVERVIEW:
Supports administration of deal flow management and analysis of market and competitor activity through market research and due diligence.
SCOPE:
Supports defined region in conjunction with the AVMCC team. Focus is on start-ups in high-growth sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Data Storage, Semiconductors, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Foodtech, Enterprise Software, and Deep Tech.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
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Market Research
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Performs market research to help identify new investment trends and opportunities in the venture capital sector in US.
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Performs mapping of startup activity, competitive landscapes and market trends in specified industry subsectors. (~30%)
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Due Diligence
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Gathers information from target companies and industry experts.
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Researches potential competitors to target companies.
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Conducts background checks on the current management of the target company.
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Supports valuation analysis through financial modeling.
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Performs data room reviews and maintains due diligence tracking. (~25%)
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Reporting & Documentation
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Summarizes call notes and enter deals into deal flow management system.
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Helps prepare internal investment memos.
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Supports periodic reporting on performance of fund and direct venture capital investments.
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Ensures transaction documents are on file and maintained. (~20%)
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance disciplines from a leading university. Developing knowledge of core concepts in competitive and market strategy, technology commercialization, intellectual property, financial analysis, investment analysis, valuation, negotiation, due diligence, start-up management, and governance.
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Ability to:
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use financial and non-financial skills to analyze problems in a logical manner and recommend solutions with consideration for the long and short-term impact of proposed solutions.
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assimilate the commercial potential of new technologies and identify opportunities and risks, and assess investment opportunities.
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display verbal and written communication skills, clearly articulate and both support and challenge ideas and recommendations.
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utilize relationship skills and proactively engage with peers and start-up company management to resolve issues.
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Proficient with business software applications.
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Typically, Minimum 1-2 years of experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, private equity, start-up leadership or related fields.
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Experience in venture capital or corporate venture capital preferred.
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International experience or ability to work across international cultures is desirable.
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Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in English.
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED:
No supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a resource to others.
BUSINESS CONTACTS:
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Frequent contacts with all levels of management within AVMCC.
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Typically, active in national and international professional organizations within area of expertise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
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Primarily office environment.
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Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend with good balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
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Regularly required to sit, perform repetitive duties, use standard office equipment and to talk and hear.
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Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus is needed.
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Occasionally required to lift, move and carry up to 10 pounds.
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Travels approximately 5% of the time outside of normal work locations to US locations for site visits, calls, and interviews with start-up management.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is 67k-133k. Final base salary for this role is based on several factors, including the individual’s geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and/or certifications.
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