To help us achieve our mission, we are hiring a Venture Capital Investment Analyst to join our team for a 2-year program.
The Team
At MassMutual Ventures, we invest in early-stage companies with the potential to reshape their markets. MMV combines an experienced venture capital investment team with the global reach of a Fortune 100 financial services company. We have built an industry reputation as a return-driven venture capital fund that leverages the value-enhancing potential of the MassMutual ecosystem for the benefit of our portfolio companies.
The Impact
Our ideal candidate for a Venture Capital Investment Analyst is someone with strong interpersonal and quantitative analysis skills who is excited to spend time thinking about and working with early-stage software startup companies. This individual will work closely with all members of the investment team to source, diligence, and execute equity investments in North America and Israel.
- Source relevant companies for potential investment through networking and MMV’s proprietary data analytics tool
- Map the product offerings of these startups against the broader competitive landscape, and screen potential investment opportunities via initial calls with company management
- Present potential investment opportunities to the team during weekly meetings
- Review data room materials and build a three-statement financial model with waterfall
- Initial review and analysis of current investment opportunities.
- Monitor CRM reminders for timely follow-up
- Reach out to startup CEOs to screen for potential investment potential and follow-up with MMV team
- Present investment opportunities and deal status at weekly meetings
- The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (finance or computer science a plus, but not required)
- 1+ years of full-time work experience
The Ideal Qualifications
- A sincere interest in and curiosity about early-stage software entrepreneurship
- Finance background sufficient to parse standard GAAP financial statements.
- Ability to efficiently create financial models and analyze revenue growth, cash burn and other key metrics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor. This individual is expected to communicate professionally with software company CEOs, and to represent MMV to the broader entrepreneurial and venture capital investment industry
- Experience with professional writing and presentation
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the MassMutual Venture Capital Team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Access to mentorship opportunities
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, Veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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Apply here: Venture Capital Investment Analyst at MassMutual