Investment Analyst (1265)

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.