Investment Associate

Cloud Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Development opportunities

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cloud Capital is seeking a proactive investment professional to support deal execution, due diligence, and market research. You will work with senior investment professionals to originate and evaluate opportunities, monitor current investments, and help implement asset management initiatives.

From initial investment to exit, you will engage with portfolio companies and key industry relationships, contributing to growth and value creation in a dynamic, global team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant sector experience in Private Equity or M&A Advisory from a leading investment bank.
• Demonstrated track record of relevant deal flow execution.
• Strong quantitative and numerical modelling skills.
• Independent and entrepreneurial character with high commercial acumen and a returns-driven mindset.
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with different team members.
• Strong academic track record including a quantitative bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and evaluation of investment proposals, including Investment Committee papers.
• Assisting/leading with transaction due diligence and execution, including leading workstreams and building/reviewing financial models.
• Leading market and sector research and analysis, providing updates on insights and developments.
• Collaborating with senior investment professionals in originating, evaluating and analysing new investment opportunities.
• Assisting the group with managing and monitoring existing investments and implementing new initiatives as part of the asset management plan.
• Working with portfolio companies to support execution of their business plans from investment to exit.
• Managing and maintaining relationships with investment banks, fund managers, independent valuers, consultants and peer institutional investors.

Skills

Deal execution

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Mathematics/Engineering or other quantitative field

Job description

Cloud Capital is a global investment management firm founded by Hossein Fateh, the Founder and CEO of CloudHQ LLC and Co-founder and former CEO of DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT). The firm was established to identify and capitalize on acquisitions of high-quality data centers across the globe. Led by a team of highly experienced investment professionals and supported by CloudHQ, Cloud Capital will acquire, manage, develop and operate data centers to become the long-term owner and operator of choice for tenants globally.

What the Role Entails

• Assisting with the preparation and evaluation of investment proposals, including Investment Committee papers
• Assisting/leading with transaction due diligence and execution, including leading workstreams and building and/or reviewing financial models, as required
• Leading market and sector research and analysis, and provide updates on any insights or developments
• Collaborating with senior investment professionals in originating, evaluating and analysing new investment opportunities
• Assisting the group with managing and monitoring existing investments, and identifying and implementing new initiatives as part of the group’s asset management plan
• Working with existing portfolio companies to assist in the execution of their respective business plans from the point of initial investment to exit
• Managing and maintaining relationships within the industry, including investment banks, fund managers, independent valuers, consultants, and peer institutional investors

What You Bring to the Role

• 2-4 years of relevant sector experience in Private Equity or M&A Advisory from a leading investment bank
• Possess a demonstrated track record of relevant deal flow execution
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills – advanced financial and operational modelling skills
• Independent and entrepreneurial character with high commercial acumen and a ‘returns’ driven mindset
• Excellent written/presentation and oral communication skills
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with different members of the team
• Strong academic track record, including a Bachelor’s degree covering Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative subject

What We Offer

Cloud Capital's people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision and bring their best to support their customers and team. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Cloud Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.