Senior Investment Research Analyst

Navigate Ventures is looking for a dedicated, resourceful Investment Research Analyst to join our venture capital team. The Analyst will focus on sourcing and evaluating new potential investment deals, perform analyzes on the technological viability on these investment prospects, support due diligence process, and report on our existing investment portfolio companies’ performance. Reporting to CEO, the ideal candidate is someone who is savvy about business valuation, understands software viability assessment, and is familiar with the startup company environment with excellent technical and personal skills to analyze business opportunities.

Navigate Ventures is active, early stages and growth rounds for B2B enterprise SaaS companies in the underserved markets outside Silicon Valley. Every month, we review large numbers of deals in a variety of industries and understand important trends worldwide. We help winners win faster, no matter where they are starting up in the world.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Analysis of market and technology trends

- Research, identify, and source new deal flows

- Review deals and application submissions received from the Navigate Ventures Portal

- Conduct preliminary qualification calls with potential investment prospects

- Perform Phase I Due diligence on prospect investments including market research, competitive studies & SWAT analysis, review Company Business, and financial modeling

- Prepare investment prospects’ assessment report and present it to Senior Management & Funding provider for investment consideration

- Support and prepare the necessary documentation for financial reporting and external audits with the Finance Team

- On-Going review and support for portfolio companies’ performance after investment

- Assist the investment team as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements*

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business preferred

- 1 – 2 years prior work experience preferably in Business Acquisitions or investment banking environment.

- Familiar with the Software and Technology industries or Emerging markets for Businesses that do not require physical distribution channels, either from work experience or personal interest

- Passionate about technology and digital innovation

- Experience with financing instruments and financial modeling

- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in an unstructured environment

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a small team

- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please send your resume and a sample of work.