Investment Analyst (1265)

Aramco Services Company Investment Analyst (1265) Aramco Venture Mgmt Consultant Co. Staff - Palo Alto, CA - Full Time

OVERVIEW :

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Supports administration of deal flow management and analysis of market and competitor activity through market research and due diligence.

SCOPE :

Supports defined region in conjunction with the AVMCC team. Focus is on start-ups in high-growth sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Data Storage, Semiconductors, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Foodtech, Enterprise Software, and Deep Tech.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES :

• Market Research
• Performs market research to help identify new investment trends and opportunities in the venture capital sector in US.
• Performs mapping of startup activity, competitive landscapes and market trends in specified industry subsectors. ( 30%)
• Due Diligence
• Gathers information from target companies and industry experts.
• Researches potential competitors to target companies.
• Conducts background checks on the current management of the target company.
• Supports valuation analysis through financial modeling.
• Performs data room reviews and maintains due diligence tracking. ( 25%)
• Reporting & Documentation
• Summarizes call notes and enter deals into deal flow management system.
• Helps prepare internal investment memos.
• Supports periodic reporting on performance of fund and direct venture capital investments.
• Ensures transaction documents are on file and maintained. ( 20%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance disciplines from a leading university. Developing knowledge of core concepts in competitive and market strategy, technology commercialization, intellectual property, financial analysis, investment analysis, valuation, negotiation, due diligence, start-up management, and governance.
• Ability to :
• use financial and non-financial skills to analyze problems in a logical manner and recommend solutions with consideration for the long and short-term impact of proposed solutions.
• assimilate the commercial potential of new technologies and identify opportunities and risks, and assess investment opportunities.
• display verbal and written communication skills, clearly articulate and both support and challenge ideas and recommendations.
• utilize relationship skills and proactively engage with peers and start-up company management to resolve issues.
• Proficient with business software applications.
• Typically, Minimum 1-2 years of experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, private equity, start-up leadership or related fields.
• Experience in venture capital or corporate venture capital preferred.
• International experience or ability to work across international cultures is desirable.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in English.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED :

No supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a resource to others.

BUSINESS CONTACTS :

• Frequent contacts with all levels of management within AVMCC.
• Typically, active in national and international professional organizations within area of expertise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY :

• Primarily office environment.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend with good balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to sit, perform repetitive duties, use standard office equipment and to talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus is needed.
• Occasionally required to lift, move and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Travels approximately 5% of the time outside of normal work locations to US locations for site visits, calls, and interviews with start-up management.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is 67k-133k. Final base salary for this role is based on several factors, including the individual’s geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and / or certifications.

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