Venture Capital Associate

JR Italy; Varese; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading asset management firm is seeking a Venture Capital Associate with a strong technical background to join their Climate Tech fund. This role focuses on sourcing and evaluating promising climate solutions, performing due diligence, and contributing to fund operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to invest in the fund's success.

Competenze

• 3-5 years in b2b environments, venture capital, or technology industry.
• Experience with analysis and investment evaluations.
• Passion for sustainability.

Mansioni

• Source, evaluate, and execute climate tech investments.
• Conduct due diligence and financial analysis.
• Support portfolio companies.
• Build industry relationships.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Presentation skills

Understanding of climate tech

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical field

Descrizione del lavoro

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Algebris Investments is an independent global asset manager, founded by Davide Serra in 2006. Financials have been at the core of its expertise since inception, spanning across credit, equity and private debt. Over the years, the firm has widened its capabilities to global credit and global equity, including Italian equity. On the private investments side, the firm supports the transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, via its private equity solutions.

As a specialist asset manager, Algebris' focused and thematic approach has been the cornerstone of its strategies. As of December 31, 2024, Algebris manages approximately €28 billion in assets, with a global team of over 175 professionals across offices in London, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Dublin, Boston, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Algebris Climatech is an Art.9 fund that invests globally in early-stage companies developing innovative climate solutions. We support entrepreneurs building a sustainable future across renewable energy, energy storage, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and carbon capture, providing capital and strategic guidance.

The Role

We seek a driven Venture Capital Associate with a technical background (3-5 years’ experience) to source, evaluate, and execute climate tech investments. This role involves comprehensive due diligence, financial modelling, active portfolio support, and contributions to fund operations, with a personal investment in the fund's carry pool.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:

• Proactively identify and source promising climate tech companies.
• Conduct initial screenings and assess investment viability.
• Analyse market and technology trends.

Due Diligence and Financial Analysis:

• Perform technical, financial, ESG and commercial due diligence.
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses.
• Evaluate intellectual property and regulatory risks.

Investment Execution and Portfolio Management:

• Prepare investment memos and presentations.
• Assist in structuring investment terms.
• Monitor and support portfolio companies.
• Contribute to investor reporting.

Networking and Fund Operations:

• Build industry relationships.
• Contribute to fund operational tasks.
• Participate in the fund's carry pool.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field (engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science, or related).
• 3-5 years of experience in b2b environments across the venture capital, technology industry, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of climate tech and emerging technologies.
• Passion for sustainability and climate change mitigation.
• Risk tolerance and willingness to invest in the fund.