Investments Team
Moderne Ventures is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join the Investments Team.
Analyst / Associate KeyResponsibilities:
Analysts and Associates at Moderne are expected to contribute meaningfully to the investments team. Key responsibilities will include:
I. Investment Team Support
The Analyst/Associate will support Moderne’s Investment Team with all aspects ofdue diligence, market analysis, portfolio company metrics/reporting and fund returns management, including:
--Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance ofportfolio companies on a quarterly basis
--Manage returns spreadsheet and track fund returns inconjunction with fund administrator
--Maintain deal pipeline databases
--Coordinate due diligence materials and meeting prep
--Financial model inputs
--Customer/reference research
--Product reviews
--Data-room review and summarization
--Compile diligence decks and internal materials forinvestment committees
--Build market maps and landscape analyses
--Research industry trends
II. Sourcing and Assessing New Deals
The Analyst/Associate will source and assess new deals/investment opportunities for the Fund. Responsibilities to include:
--Identify high potential investment opportunities by building relationships with VC peers and operating companies
--Build deal pipeline by generating company target lists from thematic research of compelling investment themes
--Perform due diligence including: Analyze target companies and their industries by understanding competitive dynamics, market drivers, business models, opportunities and risks; Vet and build sensitized detailed financial operating and returns models; Run comparable company analyses; Speak with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders of target investments; Help prepare detailed investment memoranda alongside Principals/Partners for approval by the investment committee
Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:
--Two to four years of work experience at a leading investment bank, management consulting firm or private investment firm with in-depth financial modeling and presentation writing experience
--Excellent financial modeling, analytical skills and ability to understand business models
--Sophisticated, fact-based understanding of SaaS metrics, web-based analytics and business growth strategies
--Personal interests in technology and investing
--Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
--Chicago-based or willingness to relocate to Chicago
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience (salary and bonus). Benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
Candidates must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.
Moderne Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
