Investor, Funds Team, Growing Venture Fund

Our client is looking to bring on an Associate to help build their growing platform. He/she will be a member of the founding team. Associates are involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence, and monitoring investments. As an Associate on the investment team you will be involved primarily on fund of funds investments, but also with directs, co-investments, and secondaries. The position offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical and underwriting skills to the venture capital industry and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund of Funds

• Drive quantitative and qualitative fund diligence.

• Lead the creation of and present comprehensive fund investment memos.

• Conduct analysis and prepare materials for various internal and external meetings.

• Attend GP and LP meetings alongside other team members.

• Surface data and insights that drive investment decision-making.

• Key contributor to fund projections analysis.

• Create and present market research of relevant sectors, regions, and firms.

• Proactively tackle ad hoc projects and complex tasks to support investment decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of work experience in preferred fields of venture capital/private equity or fund of funds.

• Graduate of a top college/university with track record of academic success.

• Preferred majors are Finance, Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship.

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

• Team player who possesses intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and high attention to detail.

• High proficiency with Excel, including the ability to perform advanced functions and modeling.

• Proficiency with PowerPoint and the ability to create presentations.

• Passion for fund investing, venture capital, technology, and entrepreneurship.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Team player who possesses intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

• Eager to learn, and further investing skill set.

• Hybrid work environment, with ability to work 1-2 days/week in the Menlo Park, CA office.