Analyst / Associate

Analyst / Associate KeyResponsibilities:

Analysts and Associates at Moderne are expected to contribute meaningfully to the investments team. Key responsibilities will include:  

I.           Investment Team Support

The Analyst/Associate will support Moderne’s Investment Team with all aspects ofdue diligence, market analysis, portfolio company metrics/reporting and fund returns management, including:  

--Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance ofportfolio companies on a quarterly basis

--Manage returns spreadsheet and track fund returns inconjunction with fund administrator

--Maintain deal pipeline databases

--Coordinate due diligence materials and meeting prep

--Financial model inputs

--Customer/reference research

--Product reviews

--Data-room review and summarization

--Compile diligence decks and internal materials forinvestment committees

--Build market maps and landscape analyses

--Research industry trends

II.         Sourcing and Assessing New Deals

The Analyst/Associate will source and assess new deals/investment opportunities for the Fund. Responsibilities to include:

--Identify high potential investment opportunities by building relationships with VC peers and operating companies

--Build deal pipeline by generating company target lists from thematic research of compelling investment themes

--Perform due diligence including: Analyze target companies and their industries by understanding competitive dynamics, market drivers, business models, opportunities and risks; Vet and build sensitized detailed financial operating and returns models; Run comparable company analyses; Speak with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders of target investments; Help prepare detailed investment memoranda alongside Principals/Partners for approval by the investment committee

Qualifications and Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

--Two to four years of work experience at a leading investment bank, management consulting firm or private investment firm with in-depth financial modeling and presentation writing experience

--Excellent financial modeling, analytical skills and ability to understand business models

--Sophisticated, fact-based understanding of SaaS metrics, web-based analytics and business growth strategies

--Personal interests in technology and investing

--Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

--Chicago-based or willingness to relocate to Chicago

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