Job details
Salary $90,000 - $150,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Our mission
We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
Who we are
We have backed more than 2,500 companies or 5,000+ entrepreneurs in 75+ countriesNotable investments in the 500 portfolio include credit karma, twilio, canva, grab, bukalapak, the realreal, talkdesk, udemy, and ipsyBecause of our global network and expertise, we are in a unique position to build startups ecosystems worldwide.
Beyond providing seed capital, 500 supports startups via their seed accelerator programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-seed companies500 startups further contributes to the development of innovation ecosystems by supporting startups and investors through educational programs, events, conferences, and partnerships with corporations and governments around the world.
What we need
We are looking for a dynamic senior associate, growth investments to join the 500 team.
You will drive our overall deal pipeline, engage with 500 general partners around the world to identify trends and opportunistic growth investments in our portfolio, secure allocations, lead thesis-building, craft our fundraising strategy and finally, project manage each deal end-to-end500’s portfolio companies are scaling fast and deals are closing even fasterBe prepared for a fast-paced environment maximizing impact for some of the most innovative companies in the world.
Requirements
Requirements:
Working with our investments, investor relations, and data teams to proactively identify and assess investment opportunities spanning several sub-sectors and geographies to define an ambitious growth investment roadmap
Partner with 500 general partners to strengthen relationships with founders and procure the right growth investment allocations
Define investment thesis through performing deal evaluation, due diligence, company analysis and financial modeling
Craft a compelling investment case and respective marketing materials to maximize the impact of the portfolio company narrative
Define the right fundraising strategy by identifying the right target investor base and building the respective outreach plan
Manage live deals from procurement of allocation through deal closing across stakeholders to ensure objectives are met within the deal timeline
Monitor market trends and closely track target investment assets to support growth investment decisions.
What we are looking for:
6+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, corporate finance or management consulting is required.
Prior experience as an investor from a private equity or venture capital fund is preferred.
Ability to translate strategy into concrete actions that deliver measurable impact.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage relationships and drive business outcomes across stakeholders.
Self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with peers, leadership and partners.
