Associate, Venture Associate

Growth Equity Interview Guide; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Flexible remote work

In-person meetings

Job summary

VIVE Venture Capital in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Venture Associate / Portfolio Manager to advance portfolio management, support new investments, and drive fund operations. You will work closely with partners and bring a hands-on, analytical mindset to strategic financial tasks.

The role emphasizes AI and business productivity tools, with opportunities to lead initiatives and influence investment decisions while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment banking.
• Fluency in accounting and financial statements.
• Strong commercial instincts and clear writing skills.
• Genuine interest in AI and business productivity tools.
• Entrepreneurial drive and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models and investment memoranda.
• Support fund-level accounting and administration.
• Monitor portfolio company performance.
• Assist with financings and strategic transactions.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and investor communications.
• Track deliverables and deadlines.
• Implement AI tools for research and analysis.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Job description

VIVE Venture Capital is looking for a Venture Associate / Portfolio Manager to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves working closely with partners on portfolio management, new investments, and fund operations. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong background in finance and a genuine interest in AI and business productivity tools.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare financial models and investment memoranda.
• Support fund-level accounting and administration.
• Monitor portfolio company performance.
• Assist with financings and strategic transactions.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and investor communications.
• Track deliverables and deadlines.
• Implement AI tools for research and analysis.

What You Need

• Experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment banking.
• Fluency in accounting and financial statements.
• Strong commercial instincts and clear writing skills.
• Genuine interest in AI and business productivity tools.
• Entrepreneurial drive and curiosity.

What You’ll Love

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to participate in fund and investment decisions.
• Flexible remote work with in-person meetings.
• Real responsibility and the chance to lead projects.

About the Firm

• VIVE Venture Capital focuses on venture-backed companies at transition points.
• Combines venture investing with corporate finance and strategic transactions.
• Located in Palo Alto, CA, with a remote work option.