Associate - Venture Capital

Cerity Partners; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate for their industrial team. This entry-level role focuses on sourcing investment opportunities and supporting corporate innovation strategies. Candidates should have a positive attitude, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The compensation range for this position is $100,000-$115,000, accompanied by a robust benefits package including health insurance and flexible PTO.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1

401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match

Flexible PTO policy

Parental Leave

Financial assistance for advanced education

Opportunity to give back to local communities

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with ideally 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates should be positive and flexible with a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential start-up investments and source relationships with founders.
• Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches.
• Track and report on deal flow generated by our team.
• Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics.
• Assist with due diligence.

Skills

Relationship building

Business evaluation

Market research

Due diligence

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Position Summary

Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) is hiring an Associate for our industrial team. Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, CPV pioneered Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) for corporations, working with industry leaders like Avery Dennison, International Paper, INX, and more. With a team of 50+ investment professionals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, CPV manages more than 15 corporate venture capital funds.

Position Summary

Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) is hiring an Associate for our industrial team. Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, CPV pioneered Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) for corporations, working with industry leaders like Avery Dennison, International Paper, INX, and more. With a team of 50+ investment professionals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, CPV manages more than 15 corporate venture capital funds.

As an Associate, you will work on a dedicated fund team focused on sustainability & recycling, digital printing solutions, and Industry 4.0, as part of our larger industrial sector practice. Associates source venture capital investment opportunities and help impact the innovation strategies at some of the world’s most successful corporations. The Associate role is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a growing firm, providing potential for growth and advancement. We are seeking candidates who share our vision and excitement for a generational venture capital and diversified financial services partnership.

This position will be based with our team in Los Angeles with hybrid flexibility for experienced candidates to report to one of our primary CPV office locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify potential start-up investments and source relationships with founders
• Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches
• Track and report on deal flow generated by our team
• Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics
• Assist with due diligence
  
  

Required Qualifications

Candidates should be extremely positive and flexible. You must be detail-oriented and self-starter who enjoys working in a collegial workplace. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with ideally 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Skills And Competencies

• Identify potential start-up investments and source relationships with founders
• Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches
• Track and report on deal flow generated by our team
• Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics
• Assist with due diligence
  
  

Compensation Range

$100,000-115,000

Why Cerity Partners

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parental Leave
• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits
  
  

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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