Role Overview
We are seeking a driven and versatile individual to join our investment team as an Associate. This role offers the opportunity to closely collaborate with and learn from seasoned investment professionals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes camaraderie and a flat organizational structure.
As an Associate at BIP Ventures, you will be involved in all aspects of the investment process, from underwriting and due diligence to crafting insightful memoranda and providing transaction and valuation modeling support. Additionally, you will play a key role in portfolio management, including cap table management, financial modeling, and developing investment return models.
Sample Responsibilities:
While the following list is indicative of your responsibilities, it’s not exhaustive. You will engage in a variety of tasks that contribute to our investment and portfolio management efforts:
- Lead Portfolio Management Activities: Managing ongoing portfolio initiatives, including cap table modeling, forecasting future capital needs, monitoring KPIs and conducting investment returns analysis
- Conduct Comprehensive Financial Analyses: Utilize your financial skills to generate revenue projections and scenario analyses that inform decision-making
- Assess Prospective Investments: Analyze potential investments, manage deal pipelines and craft well-structured, thoughtful investment theses
- Prepare Diligence Packages: Draft thorough and comprehensive due diligence packages for potential investments, effectively articulating support for underwriting assumptions and supporting the Deal Lead through Investment Committee presentations
- Support Portfolio Reporting: Contribute to our portfolio reporting, ensuring accurate and insightful updates for stakeholders and investors; managing internal reporting systems and learning to evaluate the risk/reward ratio of investment opportunities
- Prioritize Competing Tasks: Balance competing priorities with a strong execution mindset to meet crucial deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and producing high-quality work
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with experience in investment opportunity assessment, diligence, market research and/or competitive insights, with strong analytical skills and the ability to excel and self-initiate in a fast-paced environment. You should have a keen eye for detail, a collaborative spirit, and an eagerness to embrace challenges and contribute to a team that thrives on pushing the boundaries of possibility.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or a related field
- 1.5 - 4 years of experience in transaction due diligence, growth strategy consulting (market research), or private, buy-side investing.
- Strong analytical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, evidenced by the ability to articulate technical concepts and business impacts to diverse audiences.
- High level of Microsoft office skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience with financial modeling is a strong plus
Benefits
With BIP Ventures, you can expect:
- Top Quartile Performance: We are a leading venture firm in a vibrant tech ecosystem offering national prominence
- Internal Growth: We foster critical thinking and promote internal advancement from day one.
- Unique Value Proposition: Our firm boasts a robust, defensible value proposition supported by a high-net-worth investor base.
- Comprehensive Exposure: You will rapidly gain exposure to all facets of venture capital, collaborating within a collegial team dedicated to investing in innovative companies and driving impactful returns.
- Merit-Based Environment: We encourage you to bet on yourself, leveraging your merit to excel and thrive.
- Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health and wellness plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and various employee well-being programs
Career Path
- The Associate role is a 2-year program with the potential for promotion to Senior Associate
If you have a passion for the world of venture capital, we invite you to embark on a journey that combines hands-on experience with strategic insight. At BIP Ventures, your growth is our priority. Join us and build your future with confidence.
