Education Level required: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or related field (or equivalent work experience in one or more of these sectors). Graduate degree in finance, accounting, public administration, public policy, urban planning, business administration, or related field is preferred.
Equivalent Experience required: 3+ years of investment related experience working in accounting, corporate finance, venture capital, venture law, angel investment, asset management, economic development, small business support, community development, or public policy.
Knowledge required: Excellent project management, writing, researching, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and provide relevant conclusions/ recommendations. Solid understanding of the principals of corporate finance, economic development and public policy. Familiarity with common small business challenges.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Participating in all aspects of the investment due diligence process including market sizing and mapping, competitive market identification, and industry research.
- Developing and maintaining financial models related to VC financings, investment deal and company restructurings, valuation analyses, and liquidity events.
- Preparing new investment deal review and presentation materials for the NYSIVC Fund Investment Advisory Committee and the ESD Board of Directors.
- Supporting active deal flow by sourcing new investments including participating in meetings with founders and entrepreneurs, attending relevant conferences and networking events, and maintaining deal pipeline records.
- Maintaining the NYSIVC company portfolio-This includes collecting and reviewing quarterly financial information, maintaining investment data, preparing company updates, and constructing professional presentation materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Salary starting at specified amount
- Comprehensive benefits package
If interested, please apply here.
