Jobs, fresher vacancy - Associate • UK

Company: AXA Venture Partners

UK

Associates will take the lead on sourcing and due diligence efforts into potential investment opportunities. As part of a global team you will identify, evaluate and help close investments into some of the fastest growing technology businesses globally. Over time you will be expected to support the portfolio companies you have been involved with, all the while working directly with partners based in London, Paris and New York. The team at AVP Growth has made 19 investments in Europe and the US, and is currently investing out of its second fund. Notable investments including Cognism, Phenom, Contrast, SecurityScorecard and Sendcloud.Key responsibilities include: Dealflow creation: identify and establish connections with European B2B SaaS companies. Pipeline maintenance: take minutes from calls with founders and ensure the pipeline is always up to date. Networking: establish and develop connections with other VCs. Going to events and conferences. Evaluation and pitching: present potential opportunities to the team on a regular basis. Investment strategy development: contribute to AVP's investment theses by diving into specific sectors and formulate cutting-edge investment strategies. Financial analysis: perform analysis on historical performance and financial modelling to build different cases to support an investment decision. Due diligence: participate in due diligences including market research, competition analysis, reference calls, etc. Requirements Strong academic performance at a top university MBA is not required 1-3 years of consulting or investment banking experience at top firms Understanding of and excitement about technology (e.g. engineering degree, technology investment experience, working with TMT clients as consultant or i-banker), ideally including knowledge of enterprise software and financial technology Full right to work in the UK Benefits Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plans Flexible working Opportunity to travel internationally for deals