Senior Associate, Strategy & Market Intelligence

Learneo; United States; Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & remote model with flexible工作

Annual wellness stipend

Monthly tech stipend

Employee referral program

Premium access to Quillbot

Job summary

Learneo is seeking an ambitious investor to work directly with the CEO to identify and evaluate potential investments across categories and deal types. You will conduct deep research, build market maps, and present clear, evidence-backed theses to guide capital allocation.

You will own the end-to-end process from scoping research questions to delivering investment recommendations, with direct access to the CEO and a chance to shape Learneo's strategy in AI-enabled markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, management consulting, hedge fund analysis, or an early-stage startup.
• Demonstrated ability to form and defend a clear point of view under pressure.
• Strong curiosity for investing and how companies create value.

Responsibilities

• Research and recommend potential investments across categories and deal types.
• Lead deep-dive analyses and surface non-obvious insights.
• Spearhead market intelligence, scorecards, and evaluation processes.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise format.
• Own outreach with target companies and founders; track opportunities.

Skills

Investment research

Market mapping

Quantitative analysis

Sourcing & outreach

Thesis development

Independent judgment

Communication to leadership

Job description

Learneo is a platform of builder-driven businesses, including Course Hero, CliffsNotes, LitCharts, Quillbot, Symbolab, and Scribbr, all united around a shared mission of supercharging productivity and learning for everyone. We attract and scale high growth businesses built and run by visionary entrepreneurs. Each team innovates independently but has a unique opportunity to collaborate, experiment, and grow together, and they are supported by centralized corporate operations functions, including HR, Finance and Legal.

Role Overview

In this role, you'll work directly with our CEO to help determine in whom, what, where, when, and why Learneo invests. You will research and recommend potential investments across categories, asset classes, and deal types. You'll do the deep research behind those decisions and turn it into a clear view on where our capital should go. We believe AI is reshaping most of the economy, and the biggest opportunities are still ahead. We have a close-up view of how fast it's moving and where it's headed, and we want someone who sees the same opportunity and wants to help us get there early.

This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for someone with the ambition and work ethic to become a world-class investor. You'll drive the entire process, including recommending investment themes, creating market maps, deep dives, sourcing, analyzing, diligencing, and recommending specific investments. This role will have direct access to the CEO, minimal bureaucracy, and real influence over how our capital is allocated. It's a rare chance to help shape an investment strategy, not just execute one.

Here are some ways you'll make an impact!

• Develop Learneo's perspective on where to invest: researching, sizing, and stress-testing potential investment themes across emerging categories, verticals, and asset classes
• Run rigorous quantitative and qualitative market mapping and benchmarking exercises, forming a clear thesis on competitive dynamics, market structure, and where value is being created
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into companies, business models, and competitive landscapes, going beyond surface-level research to surface non-obvious insights
• Track market trends and industry signals across technology and adjacent sectors, helping Learneo stay ahead of shifts relevant to its strategic direction
• Source and own outreach with target companies and founders, and build systems for tracking companies and knowing when to engage
• Form and present recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, answer-first format that enables fast, confident decision-making
• Help build Learneo's market intelligence function from the ground up, including building scorecard criteria and a repeatable evaluation process for investment and acquisition decisions
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, management consulting, hedge fund analysis, or an early-stage startup, backgrounds where forming and defending a view under pressure is the job
• A genuine, intrinsic passion and curiosity for investing and how companies create value
• Demonstrated ability to build a well-reasoned point of view on an unfamiliar market, from scoping the research question to delivering a clear, evidence-backed conclusion
• Strong independent judgment; able to form a confident thesis from ambiguous or incomplete information, and defend it clearly when challenged
• Gets up to speed quickly in new domains; intellectually curious and comfortable operating without a pre-existing framework or subject matter expertise
• Advanced ability to translate quantitative and qualitative research into concise, actionable recommendations for senior audiences
• Strong business, financial, and economic literacy; comfort reading cap tables, investor memos, and market data as primary sources

Bonus Points

• A point of view on how AI is reshaping specific industries or business models
• Experience conducting primary research (expert interviews, founder calls, customer discovery) alongside secondary research
• Familiarity with deal flow, market mapping, or investment memo writing
• Proficient in analytics or data tools (Pitchbook, CB Insights, or similar)
• Founder experience, especially having sold a business into or worked at a serial acquirer platform
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Medical coverage, including full dental and vision
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability benefits
• Vacation & leaves of absence
• Annual family planning stipend
• Social responsibility program (volunteer time off and donation matching)
• Developmental opportunities through education & developmental reimbursements & professional workshops
• Maternity & parental leave
• Hybrid & remote model with flexible working hours
• On-site & remote company events throughout the year
• Annual wellness stipend
• Monthly tech stipend
• Employee referral program
• Premium access to Quillbot

*Benefits and benefit amounts differ by region. A comprehensive list applicable to your region will be provided in your interview process.

This role is eligible for hire in the US and Canada.

We are a virtual-first company with employees primarily in the United States, Canada, and India. Our compensation approach is market-based and varies by location while ensuring fairness, consistency, and transparency.

The base pay for this role is determined by several factors, including:

• Relevant professional experience
• Skills and expertise
• Scope and responsibilities of the roleInternal equity considerations

In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits. Eligibility depends on role, level, and location.

We are committed to equal pay for equal work, and all compensation decisions are made using consistent, gender-neutral criteria in alignment with pay transparency requirements.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!

For positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other locations: IL, MA, NJ.

LEARNEO

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this role in the location(s) listed below is:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this role in the location(s) listed below is:

• California and New York Pay Range: $151,000 USD - $256,000 USD
• Massachusetts and Washington Pay Range: $151,000 USD - $232,000 USD
• Minnesota and New Jersey Pay Range: $151,000 USD - $205,000 USD
• Vermont Pay Range: $133,000 USD - $179,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion within our company. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.