Techstars is looking for a part-time data driven finance professional to jump in and get their hands dirty in all aspects of investment valuation and data analysis for Techstars’ portfolio companies and venture funds.
Requirements
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills required with financing modeling experience preferred
- Ability to analyze large datasets
- Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills with capacity to learn quickly
- Exposure to Salesforce and/or Carta preferred
- Working knowledge of venture capital terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure new portfolio company investments, deal terms and ownership data is processed accurately and timely into our investment database (Salesforce).
- Review, interpret and process various types of financing and M&A activity to ensure data is accurately captured in our systems.
- Collaborate with other groups within the finance team to ensure data between accounting and cap table management systems are reconciled.
- Assist with maintaining track record and investment performance data to support fundraising.
- Perform financial analysis by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and explaining large data sets with the ability to clearly communicate findings.
- Assist with preparing complex valuation models using various methodologies.
- Assist with preparing materials in advance of quarterly valuation meetings.
Other
- part-time
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to see and understand the bigger picture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask, problem solve and take complete ownership of work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong work ethic and initiative with a very positive attitude
