Analyst - Ventures Team

Overview:

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks an Analyst to join our Tower Research Ventures (TRV) team. 

TRV is the venture capital group within Tower Research. TRV builds and invests in the world’s category-defining companies with the same enthusiasm and discipline that Tower Research Capital applies to the public markets.

Responsibilities:

This is a generalist investing role focused on deep research. We are equally able to invest externally as we are to incubate business opportunities internally. We expect this role to focus on incubations while also aiding in research for external investments. 

The ideal candidate is incredibly rigorous, thoughtful, detail oriented, and driven. We expect this person to investigate new markets rapidly and methodically. 

• Investing and incubating in early stage technology companies (from pre-seed onwards), predominantly across Applied AI and Fintech
• Research: the core component of this role is to conduct independent research on investable technologies/markets/companies, and to present it to the rest of the team and leadership
• Underwriting: the candidate is expected to underwrite and own the modeling of prospective investments. They must be capable of being in the weeds of a model, but also has the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to push a multitude of projects forward

Qualifications:

• Up to 4 years of professional work experience in financial services or technology; either in investment banking, consulting, private equity, growth equity, or venture capital. 
• Adaptability. One week you may be underwriting a vertical software business, the next week you may be compiling a research packet on an industry Tower is interested in exploring
• Prior experience or demonstrated interest in start ups and tech

Anticipated annual base salary range $100,000 - $150,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

Tower’s headquarters are in FiDi, the heart of downtown Manhattan, at the historic Equitable Building. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company matching
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.