Valor Equity Partners · 1 month ago
Senior Associate or Vice President, Investment (VSV)
New York or Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expValor Equity Partners is an operational growth investment firm focused on non-control investments in high growth companies. The Senior Associate or Vice President will be responsible for executing the entire investment process, conducting due diligence, and providing analytical support to portfolio companies while mentoring junior team members.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Execute on underwriting requirements for proposed investments
Perform and coordinate due diligence for investments
Assist in the firm's investment opportunity gathering and assessment process
Review and quality control models and other firm materials
For each investment on which you are supporting a senior member of the firm:
Organize all aspects of the firm's analysis of the investment
Play lead role all financial modeling and business and industry analysis
Participate in management meetings
Play lead role in industry intelligence gathering efforts, public company research, and other sector related research efforts
Play lead role in due diligence investigations including, without limitation, financial and accounting diligence, legal diligence, technology diligence, benefits & insurance diligence, and sector-specific diligence
Coordinate due diligence investigations conducted by third-party advisors
Participate in negotiations with respect to any such investment
Communicate regularly with and solicit input from members of the investment committee throughout the process of investigation and analysis
Prepare all materials for investment committee review, including preparation of the investment committee opportunity summary and supporting material
Maintain relationships with specified executives at VSV early-stage investments and other entrepreneurs, including as a board member or observer
Assist senior management of portfolio companies post-investment
Support add-on acquisitions and follow-on equity raises or debt financings post-closing of YSV's initial investment
Mentor and develop analysts and associates
Participate in analyst and associate hiring and recruiting activities
Participate in firm training and development for associates and analysts
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated passion for and experience in YSV's focus areas, including sustainability, food, food tech, retail, and retail tech
A bachelor's degree with a demonstrated track record of superior academic performance
At least four years of relevant experience
Unmatched attention to detail
Proven project management skills with ability to multi-task
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional quantitative, technical, and analytical/problem solving skills demonstrated through prior experience
Demonstrated expert knowledge of financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and industry and competitive analysis
Initiative, tremendous work ethic, and a high level of maturity and professional demeanor
Willingness to be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
Strong leadership skills to help develop junior staff
Preferred
Prior technical (e.g., engineering), investing (e.g., private equity, investment banking), or operational experience preferred
Company
Valor Equity Partners
Valor Equity Partners is an operational growth investment firm that focuses on growth companies across various stages of development.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Antonio Gracias
Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Bradley S. Sheftel
Partner
Recent News
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