Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleAssistant Director, NYS Innovation Venture Capital Fund
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $80000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Education level required: Bachelor’s Degree in finance, engineering, computer science or related field
Advanced Degree in Business, Law, Economics or Public Policy preferred.
Knowledge/Skills Required: 2+ years of investment related experience at a PE/VC firm, or in the alternative 2+ years of investment banking, legal or strategy consulting experience. Strong knowledge and passion for technology and entrepreneurship. Excellent academic background with solid writing and financial analysis skill. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships. Analytical skill and ability to interpret data and provide relevant conclusions/recommendations. Attention to detail, with excellent computer and organizational skills.
Duties Description The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing support to the NYSIVC Fund’s Managing Director and senior staff in all aspects of the venture capital investment process. Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Participating in all aspects of the investment due diligence process including market sizing and mapping, competitive market identification, and industry research
• Developing and maintaining financial models related to VC financings, investment deal and company restructurings, valuation analyses, and liquidity events
• Preparing new investment deal review and presentation materials for the NYSIVC Fund Investment Advisory Committee and the ESD Board of Directors.
• Supporting active deal flow by sourcing new investments including participating in meetings with founders and entrepreneurs, attending relevant conferences and networking events, and maintaining deal pipeline records
• Maintaining the NYSIVC company portfolio--This includes collecting and reviewing quarterly financial information, maintaining investment data, preparing company updates, and constructing professional presentation materials.
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