We are the Duck. We inspire and are inspired, listen and respond, empower our people, give back to our community and, most importantly, celebrate every success along the way. We do it all – The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America’s best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for 19 consecutive years, one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials for the past 2 years and one of America’s Most Admired Companies for 16 years.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself: Are you the Duck? If so, there’s a home – and a flourishing career – for you at Aflac.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Supports all aspects of venture investing; leads deal sourcing and screening; leverages relationships with external eco-system to identify and screen deals of interest; initiates discussions and follow-up with start-up leadership and entrepreneurs
Works closely with Inside and Outside Counsel on all legal aspects of deals
Independently leads key aspects of deal transactions, including, but not limited to, build out and analysis of financial models; performs detailed assessments of investment opportunities; develops investment theses for deals; supports due diligence efforts for deals under consideration; serves as a liaison for Aflac internal support teams
Leads pipeline, deal and portfolio reviews; schedules review meetings at appropriate cadence; develops materials in support of internal deal flow/review sessions and external facing meetings
Works with Managing Director and other team members to help portfolio companies with their business strategy and exit events; works with portfolio companies to build out quarterly and annual reporting packages; provides ongoing monitoring of key portfolio company performance and metrics
Supports all other Aflac Ventures’ activities including Marketing, Operations and Fund Administration
Guides and mentors Analysts and other junior members of the team
Travel up to 50% required, as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, business administration or other quantitative discipline and eight years of professional job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of four years in the insurance industry, in Strategy or Corporate Development preferred
Experience leading, structuring, or supporting M&A and/or venture transactions
Business Unit Experience Preferred
Experience with storyboarding and developing high quality presentations
Master’s degree in Business or Finance required
Strong educational background and/or experience in financial modeling, financial statement analysis and statistical analysis
Job Knowledge & Skills
Excellent quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated knowledge of complex business and financial analysis including applied statistical techniques
Strong judgement with the ability to analyze deal options and their implications
Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Knowledge of due diligence requirements for investment deals
Excellent project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Core Competencies
Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Listening, Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust
Functional Competencies
Business and Financial Acumen, Creativity, Decision Quality, Drive for Results, Functional/Technical, Organizational Agility, Peer Relationships, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Timely Decision Making
If interested, please apply here.
