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Duties and responsibilities:
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Taking lead in due diligence on potential investments, working with the senior team to determine whether to invest or pass on opportunities.
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Spearhead theme development projects on different categories of emerging technology disruption.
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Actively build relationships and partnerships across the venture ecosystem and early stage businesses, including the participation in industry events.
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With the support of 249Startups’s operating employees , use capital and relationships to assist in identifying and growing the next generation of companies that utilize cutting edge technology to change the built world.
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Help build the deal sourcing methodology and engine that will drive 249Startups ability to find attractive investments.
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Represent 249Startups as the first point of contact in meetings with founders and outside stakeholders in potential investments.
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Represent 249Startups internally with 249Startups colleagues; will work collaboratively with the other 249Startups teams to source deals, validate investment opportunities, and enhance investment outcomes.
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Build strong relationships with 249Startups’s portfolio companies, helping them grow their businesses both with 249Startups counterparties and in the market more broadly.
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Ongoing management of portfolio companies and working with 249Startups business team on investment and fund reporting requirements.
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Implementing a fund's investment strategy and managing its investment activities.
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Manage analysis, conduct research, and make important investment decisions.
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
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Qualifications & Experience:
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University degree in finance, Engineering or business related.
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3+ years of relevant experience, including time in either investment banking, principal investing, accounting or management consulting.
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Experienced in conducting proprietary industry and company research and due diligence, evaluating transaction opportunities, performing financial and valuation analysis, and producing “startup-ready” investment materials;
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Some demonstrated interest in the technology sector.
Skills/ Abilities:
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An entrepreneurial spirit, both for vetting new companies, and for building something themselves.
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Thrives in an a political environment with a high degree of autonomy.
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The above notwithstanding, a dynamic and engaged team player with strong interpersonal capabilities, who can work well with external (Investors, founders) and internal (249Startups) teams.
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Good written and verbal communication skills;
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A keen eye for detail.
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Strong work ethic and a willingness to wear multiple hats.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High flexibility in working hours. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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