Associate/Sr Associate

VC (series A/B) firm based in Chicago that invests in tech companies in/around the industries of RE, finance, insurance and sustainability. The firm just successfully closed their third fund and as a result, are seeking an Assoc/Sr Assoc hire to join the team

Associate/Sr. Associate Key Responsibilities:
Associates are expected to contribute meaningfully to the investments team. Key responsibilities will include:  

Sourcing and Assessing New Deals
The Associate/Senior 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

The Associate/Senior Associate will help portfolio companies be successful. Responsibilities to include:

• Work with companies, partners and investors to help grow value of the underlying portfolio and create opportunities for our industry and venture network
• Regularly track portfolio company performance Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis
• Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator

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

Fine Print
Candidates must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.