Associate, Women in Technology Venture Fund

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POSITION OVERVIEW

CHALLENGES TO BE MET- Following internally established processes, assessing the suitability of investment opportunities by conducting initial reviews of the business plan and investment materials, managing initial communication with entrepreneurs and referrals, preparing initial interview memoranda and recommendations to pursue or decline;- Contributing to and supporting due diligence efforts for new and/or existing investment opportunities by conducting market research and analysis, formulating financial forecasts, reviewing management, competition, and so on and account managing existing investments using appropriate databases, customer interaction, research reports and other resources;- Monitoring the investment portfolio and account updates by providing financial, forecasting and statistical analysis to ensure timely responsiveness to strategic issues within the funds;- Ensuring that new and existing investment are properly documented by monitoring, updating, financial analysis, forecasting, account tracking, back-office support, disbursements, and so on.;- Managing efficient ongoing relationships with executives of investee companies, promptly responding to all inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, as well as with representatives from the investment and technology communities through active and ongoing marketing efforts;-
- Ensuring that the investment research files, business plans and other information collected by SI&WIT are maintained in accordance with BDC’s and SI&WIT’s policies and procedures;- Scouting appropriate opportunities for investment based on the prescribed parameters for all investment programs with a primary focus on the- Tech and Seed Funds and secondary focus on other opportunities to support entrepreneurs through BDC Capital and BDC;- Acting as a champion for BDC WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY VENTURE FUND, BDC Capital and BDC; and,- Supporting other team members across the full life-cycle of an investment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education and relevant work experience combines the following:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, science or engineering- MBA or other graduate degree in a technology-related discipline preferred- Five to seven years' experience in sales, product management, development, finance or marketing in a start-up or growing technology company and/or experience in a venture capital, private equity or other financial environment focused on investing in technology companies- Interest and involvement in the early stage technology ecosystem is considered an asset- Ability to assess the strengths/weaknesses of management teams;- Networking, relationship-building and business development skills; and,- Knowledge of securities and share structures commonly used in the venture capital and/or private equity industry;- Ability to value defensibly technology oriented, early stage businesses;- Strong analytical skills and aptitude with Excel; strong communications skills, including the ability to produce and deliver clear and concise oral and written presentations in English;- Ability to work under pressure, deal with abstract concepts and multitask;- Ability to prepare financial forecasts and pro-forma financial statements;- Intellectual curiosity, excellent analytical and synthesis skills, ability to assess the merits of new technologies, size and adoption rates of markets, and competitive forces faced when introducing new products;- Knowledge of the technology industry, including good knowledge of product development, marketing and sales in technology industries, particularly at the early stages;- Strong team player with the ability to work effectively as a suppor