Investment Associate - Technology & Media

Cerity Partners; United States; Remote; CAD 142,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

4% 401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Community involvement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Cerit y Partners is seeking an Investment Associate for the Technology & Media team. Based with our peers in Boston, Chicago, or San Francisco, the role sources VC opportunities and helps shape innovation strategies for corporate funds.

You will work in a start-up–friendly culture within a growing firm and have potential for growth. The position emphasizes deal sourcing, relationship building with founders, and rigorous due diligence, with compensation in the $100,000–$115,000 range and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential start-up investments and source relationships with founders.
• Meet with entrepreneurs to evaluate 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship building

Venture capital interest

Start-up culture adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) is hiring Investment Associates for our Technology & Media team. Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, CPV pioneered Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) for corporations, working with leading brands like Mars, T-Mobile, BEHR, and more. With a team of 50+ investment professionals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, CPV manages more than 20 corporate venture capital funds.

As an Investment Associate, you will work on a dedicated fund team focused on Technology and/or Media venture opportunities. Investment 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 building something special and are seeking candidates who share our vision and excitement.

This position will be based with our team in Boston, Chicago or San Francisco.

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Bachelor’s degree

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies:

• 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

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.