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Full-Time
Venture Capital Associate
Diversified global trading and investment leveraging technology.
Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services
Junior, Mid
Chicago, IL, USA
Required Skills
Market Research
Communications
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Consulting or Finance
- A strong passion for investing and evaluating investment opportunities both quantitatively and qualitatively, high level of proficiency in PowerPoint to distill information / key concepts into presentation format
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- A strong sense of urgency and self-motivation to work autonomously
- Deep understanding of valuation and modeling (LBOs, liquidation waterfalls, cap tables, DCF, etc.) and a high level of proficiency in Excel to complete this work accurately
- Limitless curiosity about business models and understanding of how companies make money
- An interest in the fintech investment category and in gaining exposure to companies across that landscape including cryptocurrency, trading platforms, data businesses and technology companies
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or related field
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a team and organization that has been leading innovation in technology and financial markets for 25+ years
- Play a critical role within an established platform, leveraging DRW's position as a major market participant and technology innovator to screen and evaluate new opportunities, process live transactions, and add value to existing portfolio companies
- Perform a critical role in forming research and leading work-product to help inform investment decisions
- Financial Analysis: Prepare and review team work-product, including valuations for current and pipeline opportunities including DCF, public and private comparables and transaction analysis, in addition to waterfall analysis
- Industry Research: Contribute strong baseline knowledge of the financial services space to help prepare and review analysis and research presentations for the group
- Deal Structuring: Assist with deal structuring and the evaluation of term sheets, model economic impact
- Diligence: Prepare and present investment memos and pitch decks for new and follow-on investments based on fundamental analysis and market research
- Value Creation: Support portfolio company management teams to develop corporate strategy, evaluate M&A opportunities, assess new business lines, and other projects as needed
- Market Connectivity: Develop and maintain relationships with ecosystem participants including co-investors, bankers and companies
- Portfolio Monitoring: Monitor current investments and track key metrics and company performance
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2001
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 21%2 year growth
↑ 46%Benefits
Daily catered breakfast & lunch
Massages
Social events
Gym subsidy
Flexible work arrangements
Monthly tastings
Game room
On-site yoga classes and meditation
Employee led affinity groups
Mentor/mentee outings
Trivia nights
Educational opportunities
DRW-sponsored sports teams
Poker tournament
Private mother's suite
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