About the job
Investment Associate (1352)
Prosperity 7 Ventures - New York, NY/ Palo Alto, CA - Full Time
OVERVIEW:
Contributes to and supports Prosperity 7 Ventures - Aramco Venture Management Consultant Co (AVMCC) team by identifying, executing and managing venture fund. Helps supports administration of deal flow management and analysis of market and competitor activity
.
SCOP
E:Identifies and executes opportunities within their defined region in conjunction with the AVMCC tea
m.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 Tec
h.
PRINCIPAL DUTI
ES:Market Resea
- rchPerforms market research to help identify new investment trends and opportunities in the venture capital sector in
- USPerforms mapping of startup activity, competitive landscapes and market trends in specified industry subsect
- orsNetworks with peers in other Venture Capital fi
- rmsSources deal flow through conferences, trade press and desk resea
- rchPrioritizes deal flow based on quality, economic soundness and potential (~3
0%)
Due Dilig
- enceGathers information from target companies and industry exp
- ertsResearches and talks to existing references and customers of target compa
- niesResearches and talks with technical/business consultants to evaluate target companies’ technology including
- IPsResearches potential competitors to the target com
- panyConducts background checks on current management of target compa
- niesPerforms valuation analysis through financial mode
- lingPerforms data room reviews and maintains due diligence tracking. (~
25%)
Reporting and Document
- ationPrepares internal investment
- memosSupports periodic reporting on performance of fund and direct venture capital investm
- ents.Ensures transaction documents are on file and maintained (
- ~20%)Performs other duties as assi
gned.
MINIMUM REQUIR
- EMENTSBachelor's degree in Business/Finance disciplines from a leading university. MBA from a top business school or CFA pref
- erred.Developing knowledge of core concepts in competitive and market strategy, start-ups, technology commercialization, intellectual property, financial analysis (including experience with cash flow modeling and investment valuation techniques), investment analysis, valuation, negotiation, due dili
- gence.Proficient with business software applica
- tions.Typically, minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, private equity, start-up leadership or related f
- ields.International experience or ability to work across international cultures is desi
- rable.Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in En
glish.Abili
- ty to: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 solu
- tions.assimilate the commercial potential of new technologies and identify opportunities and risks, and assess investment opportun
- ities.display verbal and written communication skills, clearly articulate and both support and challenge ideas and recommenda
- tions.utilize relationship skills and proactively engage with peers and start-up company management to resolve i
ssues.
SUPERVISION EXE
RCISED No supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a resource to
others.
DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION R
- ECEIVED Applies established practices and procedures and follows approved p
- olicies.Receives general supervision from Executive Managing Director and performs workstreams with guidance from senio
- r staff.Typically receives detailed instructions only on new assi
- gnments.Expected to work with only general supe
rvision.
BUSINESS
- CONTACTSFrequent contacts with all levels of management within AVMCC. Presents new projects or venture capit
- al plans.Typically active in national and international professional organizations within area of e
xpertise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL
- ACTIVITY Primarily office en
- vironment.Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend with good balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands
- and arms.Regularly required to sit, perform repetitive duties, use standard office equipment and to talk
- and hear.Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- is needed.Occasionally required to lift, move and carry up to
- 10 pounds.Travels approximately 10% of the time outside of normal work locations to US locations for site visits, calls, and interviews with start-up m
anagement.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $165,000. 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 cert
ifications.
