Venture Capital Investment Analyst

Venture Capital Analyst

Venture Capital Team

Full-time

Boston, MA

The Opportunity

To help us achieve our mission, we are hiring a Venture Capital Investment Analyst to join our team for a 2-year program.

The Team

At MassMutual Ventures, we invest in early-stage companies with the potential to reshape their markets. MMV combines an experienced venture capital investment team with the global reach of a Fortune 100 financial services company. We have built an industry reputation as a return-driven venture capital fund that leverages the value-enhancing potential of the MassMutual ecosystem for the benefit of our portfolio companies.

The Impact

Our ideal candidate for a Venture Capital Investment Analyst is someone with strong interpersonal and quantitative analysis skills who is excited to spend time thinking about and working with early-stage software startup companies. This individual will work closely with all members of the investment team to source, diligence, and execute equity investments in North America and Israel.

• Source relevant companies for potential investment through networking and MMV’s proprietary data analytics tool
• Map the product offerings of these startups against the broader competitive landscape, and screen potential investment opportunities via initial calls with company management
• Present potential investment opportunities to the team during weekly meetings
• Review data room materials and build a three-statement financial model with waterfall
• Initial review and analysis of current investment opportunities.
• Monitor CRM reminders for timely follow-up
• Reach out to startup CEOs to screen for potential investment potential and follow-up with MMV team
• Present investment opportunities and deal status at weekly meetings

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (finance or computer science a plus, but not required)
• 1+ years of full-time work experience

The Ideal Qualifications

• A sincere interest in and curiosity about early-stage software entrepreneurship
• Finance background sufficient to parse standard GAAP financial statements.
• Ability to efficiently create financial models and analyze revenue growth, cash burn and other key metrics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor. This individual is expected to communicate professionally with software company CEOs, and to represent MMV to the broader entrepreneurial and venture capital investment industry
• Experience with professional writing and presentation

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the MassMutual Venture Capital Team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, Veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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