Venture Capital Associate – Airbus Ventures
Position Summary:
Airbus Ventures is looking for applicants with 3-5 years of work experience in the Investment Banking, Venture Capital or Private Equity sectors. An Associate must be results-oriented with an ability to work independently and proactively. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate strong EQ, rapid and accurate research capabilities, and thorough company diligence and writing skills, in addition to having a strong grasp of venture capital and the startup ecosystem. Critically, an Associate must possess great attention to detail and be able to write investment memos that make a balanced case for and against a potential investment. Maturity, discretion and trustworthiness are hallmarks of success in the venture capital industry, and Airbus Ventures expects highest standards for ethical compliance and sound judgement.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conducting due diligence on new investment opportunities:
- Actively support all aspects of the due diligence process and workflows
- Conduct in-depth financial analyses including the creation of company operating models and evaluation of fundamental business economics
- Prepare company valuation materials
- Perform market and competitive research
- Prepare investment memos and other discussion materials
- Convey understanding of macro trends, and conduct customer/founder references
- Prepare DCF analysis on prospective portfolio companies
Identifying new investment opportunities and themes:
- Source new investment opportunities through direct outreach and existing relationships
- Perform market research to identify investment trends, sectors, and themes
- Assess competitive landscapes and other market-mapping exercises
Supporting active portfolio companies:
- Support occasional, short term project work for portfolio companies
- Help support portfolio review
Other responsibilities supporting the investment team:
- Internal metrics benchmarking and data analysis
- Other projects as needed
- Craft and publish compelling content on best practices in company functions, industries/verticals, and in specific venture categories
- Financial modeling as needed
For more information about the role and its requirements, please visit: https://airbusventures.applicantpro.com/jobs/1691343.htm
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