Venture Capital Analyst
Sources of Opportunity
You will manage the pipeline of inbound leads from co-investors, entrepreneurs, and DRW employees and generate outbound opportunities through industry research, conferences, and networking.
Investment Process
Prepare and present investment memos and pitch decks for new and follow-on investments based on fundamental analysis and market research.
Prepare valuations for current and pipeline opportunities including DCF, public and private comparables and transaction analysis.
Assist with deal structuring and the evaluation of term sheets.
Support portfolio company management teams to develop corporate strategy, evaluate M&A opportunities, assess new business lines, and other projects as needed.
Monitor current investments and portfolio performance via regular valuations, cap table and waterfall analysis and tracking company performance.
Actively read and seek out new information sources to stay abreast of industry trends. Prepare analysis and research work for the group.
Qualifications
1 - 4 years of experience in Venture Capital, Growth Equity or Private Equity.
Determination of Analyst or Associate level will be based on experience.
Additional experience in Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Strategy or other finance role preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field.
Previous exposure to valuation modeling (LBOs, liquidation waterfalls, cap tables, DCF, etc.) and a high level of proficiency in Excel.
A strong passion for investing and evaluating investment opportunities both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Limitedless curiosity about business models and understanding how companies make money.
A strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.
An interest in the fintech investment category and in gaining exposure to companies across that landscape including cryptocurrency, trading platforms, data businesses and technology companies.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
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