Venture Capital Analyst / Associate
Excel solve · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apply & track with Apply Edge🗂 We’re Hiring: Venture Capital Analyst / Associate🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time💼 Level: Entry-Level to Mid-LevelWe are seeking a highly analytical, commercially minded, and ambitious Venture Capital Analyst / Associate to support investment sourcing, market research, due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio management. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about startups, technology, innovation, and identifying high-growth investment opportunities.🎯 Key Responsibilities• Source and screen early-stage and growth-stage investment opportunities.• Conduct market research, industry analysis, and competitive landscape assessments.• Evaluate startup business models, financial performance, market potential, and scalability.• Perform financial analysis, including revenue models, unit economics, cash flow, and growth metrics.• Support comprehensive due diligence across financial, commercial, operational, and market areas.• Research founders, management teams, competitors, customers, and relevant industry trends.• Build financial models, valuation analyses, investment scenarios, and return projections.• Develop investment theses and assess potential risks, opportunities, and market dynamics.• Prepare investment memos, presentations, and analysis for investment committee discussions.• Track and manage the investment pipeline, CRM records, and deal flow.• Monitor portfolio company performance and key financial and operational metrics.• Identify emerging sectors, technologies, business models, and market opportunities.• Support deal execution, transaction coordination, documentation, and closing processes.• Assist with fundraising activities, LP reporting, investor communications, and portfolio updates.• Collaborate with Partners, Principals, Associates, founders, and portfolio teams on investment initiatives.✅ Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.• Previous experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, startups, or financial analysis is an advantage.• Strong analytical, quantitative, research, and financial modeling skills.• Solid understanding of financial statements, business models, valuation principles, and investment analysis.• Ability to evaluate early-stage companies with limited financial and operating history.• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of startup and technology ecosystems.• Excellent critical thinking, research, and problem-solving abilities.• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling tools.• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.• Strong interest in startups, technology, innovation, and high-growth businesses.• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity and willingness to explore new markets and investment opportunities.🌟 What We Offer• Direct exposure to venture capital investments and startup deal processes.• Opportunity to work closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and high-growth companies.• Exposure to sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal execution, and portfolio management.• Opportunities to build a strong professional network across the investment ecosystem.• Career progression into Senior Associate, Investment Manager, Principal, or other investment leadership roles.• A dynamic, intellectually challenging, and high-growth working environment.• Training, mentorship, and exposure to investment decision-making.• Opportunities to participate in industry events, founder meetings, and investment research.• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.