Investment Associate

Toigo Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tier Capital Partners in San Francisco seeks an Associate to join its 15-person Investment Team, led by the Chief Investment Officer. The role reports to the CIO in SF and collaborates with Investment Team members globally.

The ideal candidate will contribute to due diligence, analysis, and presentation materials, participate in meetings with venture firms, and support data analytics, portfolio monitoring, and investor communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of venture capital and/or private equity experience.
• Undergraduate degree required; MBA optional.
• Background in fund of funds, secondaries, direct investing, and venture capital.

Responsibilities

• Assist in due diligence and execution of primary, secondary, and co-investment opportunities, including research and analysis for investment materials.
• Demonstrate understanding of the VC landscape and TTCP’s business and core investment relationships.
• Participate in meetings with venture firms globally.
• Be involved in data analytics and portfolio monitoring.
• Create communications such as meeting notes, investment presentations, memorandums, white papers, and investment summaries.
• Contribute to marketing and fundraising materials (pitch decks, PPMs, DDQs, investor meetings, presentations).
• Support Investor Relations with inbound fundraising queries and LP data requests.
• Develop network within venture capital ecosystems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Self-motivated

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA optional

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Overview:

Top Tier Capital Partners is looking for an Associate in their headquarter office in San Francisco. This employee will be a part of TTCP’s 15-person Investment Team, which is led by the Chief Investment Officer. The Associate will report to the Investment team’s Chief Investment Officer in the San Francisco office and work collaboratively with all Investment Team members globally.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the due diligence and execution of primary, secondary, and co-investment opportunities, including conducting research and analysis for investment materials.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the VC landscape and TTCP’s business and core investment relationships.

• Participate in meetings with both existing and prospective venture firms globally.

• Be actively involved in data analytics and portfolio monitoring.

• Provide strong analytical skills and an ability to analyze and showcase numbers, write papers, and create presentations – all as ways to effectively communicate with the broader team and (as applicable) to our clients in the form of meeting notes, investment presentations, investment memorandums, white papers, and investment summaries.

• Contribute towards the production of marketing and fundraising materials, such as pitch decks, PPMs, standard DDQs, annual investor meetings, and ad-hoc presentations.

• Support the Investor Relations team in handling inbound fundraising queries and RFPs, collaborating with various departments to answer LP questions and fulfill data requests.

• Develop one’s own network of relevant peers in the venture capital ecosystems.

• Help teams prepare for and actively participate in TTCP investor and investment functions or meetings with GPs.

• Assist with training and mentoring Analysts as applicable.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical and intellectual skills required:

• Intellectual competency, capable of critical and analytical thinking

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• High attention to detail and accuracy in written content, charts, and data

• Exceptional PowerPoint skills

• Strong modelling skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel

• Behaviors, skills, and values necessary for the role:

• Team-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration

• Strong work ethic and ability to operate independently

• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage several priorities and projects at any given time

• Confidence in own abilities, work, and opinions

• Ability to support and interact with senior professionals

• Behaviors, skills, and values necessary for the Company:

• Honesty and integrity

• Low ego, high empathy

• Demonstrates resourcefulness

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Accountability and sense of ownership

• Solution-oriented, with a focus on finding answers rather than problems

• Intellectual curiosity

• Approachable and friendly demeanor; exhibiting a spirit of camaraderie

• Comfortable working in a small office while building strong relationships with colleagues across multiple offices and time zones

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant venture capital and/or private equity experience.

• Applicable undergraduate college degree; MBA optional.

• Background and interest in fund of funds, secondaries, direct investing, and venture capital.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Company Responsibilities:

• Support the achievement of the Company’s annual goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with managers and Company leadership to define and accomplish individual annual goals, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.

• Adhere to Company policies and procedures and actively participate in the regulatory compliance program as appropriate for the position.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work beyond the standard office hours, including occasional weekends, as needed.

• Ability to regularly work on-site in accordance with the company’s in-office policies.