Investment Analyst (1265)

Peninsula
September 15, 2024
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Job Description

Aramco Services CompanyInvestment Analyst (1265)Aramco Venture Mgmt Consultant Co. Staff – Palo Alto, CA – Full Time

OVERVIEW:

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.