Analyst / Associate

Analyst / Associate

Moderne Ventures is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join the Investments Team.

Analyst / Associate Key Responsibilities:

I. Investment Team Support The Analyst/Associate will support Moderne's Investment Team with all aspects of due diligence, market analysis, portfolio company metrics/reporting and fund returns management, including:

• Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis
• Manage returns spreadsheet and track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator
• Maintain deal pipeline databases
• Coordinate due diligence materials and meeting prep
• Financial model inputs
• Customer/reference research
• Product reviews
• Data-room review and summarization
• Compile diligence decks and internal materials for investment committees
• Build market maps and landscape analyses
• Research industry trends

II. Sourcing and Assessing New Deals The Analyst/Associate will source and assess new deals/investment opportunities for the Fund. Responsibilities to include:

• Identify high potential investment opportunities by building relationships with VC peers and operating companies
• Build deal pipeline by generating company target lists from thematic research of compelling investment themes
• Perform due diligence including: Analyze target companies and their industries by understanding competitive dynamics, market drivers, business models, opportunities and risks; Vet and build sensitized detailed financial operating and returns models; Run comparable company analyses; Speak with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders of target investments; Help prepare detailed investment memoranda alongside Principals/Partners for approval by the investment committee

Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

Two to four years of work experience at a leading investment bank, management consulting firm or private investment firm with in-depth financial modeling and presentation writing experience

Excellent financial modeling, analytical skills and ability to understand business models

Sophisticated, fact-based understanding of SaaS metrics, web-based analytics and business growth strategies

Personal interests in technology and investing

Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

Chicago-based or willingness to relocate to Chicago

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience (salary and bonus). Benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Candidates must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.

Moderne Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.