SGE Venture Capital Growth Equity Coop with Drexel University

Susquehanna; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) invites a Venture Capital / Private Equity co-op in Bala Cynwyd, PA. You will work with the Business Development, Investment, and Value Creation teams to identify and evaluate potential investment targets and support the M&A process.

You will gain hands-on experience developing analytical skills, networking with industry entrepreneurs, and building presentation materials for internal and portfolio use.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, ambitious and able to market the firm to entrepreneurs.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail with a proactive mindset.
• Collaborative team player who can work autonomously when needed.
• Analytical thinker with solid research and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or professional settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new investment opportunities.
• Conduct thesis-based market research and industry analysis.
• Analyze investment presentations and materials from targets.
• Participate in due diligence activities.
• Assist in M&A processes for portfolio companies.
• Prepare presentations for the firm and portfolio companies.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Strong work ethic

Collaborative

Analytical

Written and verbal communication

Leadership experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Impressive academic record

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) is a leading growth equity firm focused on high growth software, internet and business services investments in the United States, Europe, and Israel. Since our founding in 2006, we have invested more than $4.5B in 100+ exciting companies around the world. We are focused on finding great companies, supporting their growth, and providing great returns for everyone involved.

As a Venture Capital / Private Equity co-op, you will work directly with our Business Development, Investment, and Value Creation teams in identifying, contacting, and evaluating potential companies for investment. This opportunity offers an introduction to venture capital and private equity investing within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will quickly gain valuable, hands-on experience as you develop analytical skills, network with industry entrepreneurs, and evaluate potential companies in new industries for investment.

To learn more about SGE's investment approach, team, and portfolio, visit www.sgep.com.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and sourcing new investment opportunities
• Performing thesis-based market research and industry analysis
• Analyzing investment presentations / materials from potential investment targets
• Participating in various due diligence items
• Assisting in the M&A process for portfolio companies
• Constructing presentation materials for the firm and its portfolio companies

What we're looking for

• Outgoing personality and willingness to aggressively market the firm during phone calls and in-person meetings with entrepreneurs
• Superior work ethic, strong desire to learn, and uncompromising attention to detail
• Collaborative and proactive approach with the confidence and capability to act autonomously
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Superb critical thinking ability and demonstrated leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Impressive academic record
• Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.