Venture Fellow

Venture Fellow

Fine Structure Ventures, a venture fund affiliated with FMR Corp, the parent company of Fidelity Investments, is currently seeking a Venture Fellow to work in our Boston location on a 3 to 6-month assignment.

About Us

Fine Structure Ventures is a leading deep-tech venture capital firm that identifies and fosters the next generation of startups commercializing fundamentally disruptive scientific innovation.

We invest across stages, industries, and geographies. Our growing team works closely with entrepreneurs to provide the resources, guidance, and networks necessary to transform visionary ideas into groundbreaking businesses.

The Role

We are seeking a Venture Fellow with a deep technical background to play a pivotal role within our investment team. As a Venture Fellow, you will leverage your expertise to identify and evaluate investment opportunities.

Your knowledge will be instrumental in guiding our investment decisions and supporting our portfolio companies as they navigate the complexities of translating research into reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Flow Support : Manage internal systems and processes to track deal activity, maintain accurate records and ensure thorough oversight.
• Diligence on Prospective Investments : Perform market research, competitive analysis, customer calls, expert interviews, and collaborate with fellow investors on similar opportunities.
• Investment Thesis Development : Conduct in-depth research on specific questions and areas of interest to ensure the team is well-prepared with informed perspectives for pitch meetings.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Experience working with start-ups
• PhD in STEM, for example climate technology and / or synthetic biology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• High emotional intelligence
• Self-starter with a passion for scientific innovation
• Skeptical about the latest tech innovations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter with answers (maximum one paragraph per question) to the following questions :

• Why do you want to work in VC for disruptive science startups?
• Pick an industry you believe is ripe for disruption.
• What technologies have you identified that are particularly compelling in that sector?
• What companies do you find intriguing in that sector?

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews.

Dynamic Working

At Fidelity TalentSource, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we call Dynamic Working.

Most associates will have a hybrid schedule with a requirement to work onsite at a Fidelity location for at least one week, 5 consecutive days, every four weeks.

These requirements are subject to change.

Company Overview

Fidelity TalentSource is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments, one of the largest and most diversified global financial services firms in the industry.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including technology and customer service, to fill assignments across Fidelity’s U.

S.-based regional and investor center locations. If you would like to experience Fidelity’s supportive and collaborative culture while expanding your skill set and developing your professional network, consider a role with Fidelity TalentSource. Apply today at

FTSJobs.com

We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process.

To initiate a request for an accommodation, please contact our HR team at

HR@ ftsjobs.com

Information about Fidelity investments

At Fidelity Investments, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a privately held company with a rich 75-year history, our mission has remained the same since our founding : to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients .

We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees.

And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.

For information about working at Fidelity, visit

FidelityCareers.com

Fidelity Investments and Fidelity TalentSource are equal opportunity employers.