Investment Analyst - Venture Capital Fund (Industrials/B2B)

Cornell Search; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Firm

Cornell Search is working with an emerging Venture Capital fund dedicated to providing capital and support to ambitious, pioneering technology enterprises.The fund provides late-seed to Series A investments for businesses that are solving shortcomings in traditionally non-transparent B2B industries (B2B marketplaces, digital infrastructure platforms, and supply-chain technologies).

The Opportunity

Cornell is seeking an ambitious Analyst to join our client's investment team. This role offers a unique chance to be involved in their exciting journey from the beginning - and provides the opportunity to learn from being exposed to the entire VC deal life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends and potential investment opportunities in high-growth sectors.
• Actively identify and evaluate new investment prospects, collaborating with the senior team to conduct preliminary due diligence.
• Assist in the due diligence process for new investments, including analysing financial statements, business models, and market potential.
• Develop and nurture a strong network of entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would have 1-3 years post graduation experience, preferably in a VC or PE fund, or as an operator at a VC-backed start up
• A demonstrable interest in VC and or the startup ecosystem
• An interest and background in the fund’s core thesis (industrials, aviation, shipping, logistics)
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with entrepreneurs and investors.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to develop your career in VC within a collaborative and high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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