Investment Associate – Technology, Media

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a motivated analyst to help identify potential start-up investments and build strong relationships with founders. You will evaluate pitches, track deal flow, and contribute to market research across technology and media sectors.

The role emphasizes due diligence, analytical thinking, and clear communication as you support a dedicated venture fund team and influence innovation strategies at partner companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys working in a collegial workplace.
• Critical thinking skills with superior research and analytical ability.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for venture capital, start-ups and entrepreneurship.
• Willingness to work in a start-up culture.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential start-up investments and source relationships with company founders
• Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches
• Track and report on deal flow generated by the team
• Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics
• Assist with due diligence
• Work on a dedicated fund team focused on Technology and/or Media venture opportunities
• Help impact the innovation strategies of leading corporations

Skills

Critical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Positive attitude

Intellectual curiosity

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Identify potential start-up investments and source relationships with company founders


• Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches


• Track and report on deal flow generated by the team


• Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics


• Assist with due diligence


• Work on a dedicated fund team focused on Technology and/or Media venture opportunities


• Help impact the innovation strategies of leading corporations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree


• 1-3 years of relevant work experience


• Detail-oriented and self starter who enjoys working in a collegial workplace


• Critical thinking skills, including superior research and analytical ability


• Positive and flexible attitude


• Intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail


• Excellent writing, presentation and verbal communication skills


• Ability to build relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders


• Enthusiasm for venture capital, start-ups and entrepreneurship


• Willingness to work in a start-up culture


• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills to evaluate start-up investments and business plans, while effectively building relationships with entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the venture capital space.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Venture Capital Enthusiasm


• Critical Thinking Skills


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Relationship Building


• Detail-Oriented

Hard Skills

• Business Plan Evaluation


• Due Diligence


• Market Research


• Deal Flow Tracking


• Analytical Ability

Soft Skills

• Self-Starter


• Positive Attitude


• Intellectual Curiosity


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Flexibility

Industry Keywords

• Start-Up Investments


• Entrepreneurship


• Technology Venture Opportunities


• Media Venture Opportunities


• Innovation Strategies