Venture Capital Associate - Shape Founders’ Growth

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search) represents a top-tier Venture Capital firm in Sydney seeking an Investment Associate. You’ll work with Partners on live deals from day one, identifying opportunities through deep analysis and developing investment recommendations for the fund.

This role suits intellectually curious candidates with 2–4 years’ experience in corporate advisory, strategy consulting, corporate development or investing, plus strong financial modelling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience from corporate advisory, strategy consulting, corporate development or investing.
• Genuine interest in venture capital and building networks with founders.
• Strong financial modelling and written/verbal communication skills.
• Hustle and ability to work in a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities through investment analysis and develop investment recommendations.
• Support due diligence, modelling, and IC material preparation.
• Assist founders and portfolio companies with growth and value creation.
• Engage with AI tools to support the deal pipeline and investment processing.
• Represent the firm at events and contribute to content and community building.
• Be coachable and align with firm practices.

Skills

Financial modelling

Investment analysis

Communication skills

Networking

Job description

JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search) represents a top-tier Venture Capital firm in Sydney seeking an Investment Associate. You’ll work with Partners on live deals from day one, identifying opportunities through deep analysis and developing investment recommendations for the fund.

This role suits intellectually curious candidates with 2–4 years’ experience in corporate advisory, strategy consulting, corporate development or investing, plus strong financial modelling and communication skills.