Investment Strategy Analyst - Growth & Due Diligence

WGU; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

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Wellbeing program

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking an investment-focused professional to partner with our Managing Partners on strategy, deal evaluation, market research, and growth initiatives. The role involves building financial models, preparing investor materials, and supporting due diligence for prospective opportunities.

You will develop scalable processes to support WGU’s expansion in education technology and venture investments while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Interest in venture capital and the technology-enabled education sector.

Responsibilities

• Support investment strategy and deal evaluation with Managing Partners.
• Prepare financial models and business cases for investments.
• Research markets to identify growth opportunities and trends.
• Create investment materials including PPMs and term sheets.
• Track investor feedback and communications with fund managers.

Skills

Investment strategy

Due diligence

Financial modeling

Market research

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting)

Job description

Western Governors University is seeking an investment-focused professional to partner with our Managing Partners on strategy, deal evaluation, market research, and growth initiatives. The role involves building financial models, preparing investor materials, and supporting due diligence for prospective opportunities.

You will develop scalable processes to support WGU’s expansion in education technology and venture investments while collaborating across teams.