Ventures Analyst I Fintech

WHO WE ARE: Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 45 locations across the world and our corporate members include: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, USAA, Visa, Nationwide, Aflac, Daimler, Ford, Nissan, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Walmart, Coca Cola, Adidas, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, ApplyBoard, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

1. Sourcing New Startups

• Source startups for the respective vertical program
• Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.
• Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences

• Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners
• Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests
• Maintain relationships with industry partners

• Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio
• Develop an investment thesis regarding emerging trends and frontiers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/advanced degree is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively
• Highly organized, shown to meet tight deadlines along with consistent accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Google Docs, MS Office, CRMs, project management tools, etc.
• Intermediate spreadsheet experience (formulas, dashboards, charts, pivots, and analysis)

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects, and industry contacts
• Self-motivated and driven; proven to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices
• Experience in/comfort with a role with a degree of ambiguity, requiring proactive analysis and action
• A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Be part of Plug & Play - the biggest and fastest growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Singapore, China, and Japan
• Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies
• Be part of a dynamic, international, and open-minded team
• Get access to and communicate with leading international financial executives, startups, and investors
• You will work closely with our corporate partners daily and grow your network
• Work in a vibrant and unique working environment
• Various opportunities for your career development at our 45 locations worldwide
• Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development

Plug and Play's global attendance policy: 3 days at the office, 2 days home.