Growth Investor

<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <p>Squarepoint is looking to grow its Growth investing team and we are looking for several motivated candidates with a passion for engaging, evaluating, and supporting early-stage startups. This position will be based in Los Angeles.</p> <p>You will be focused on evaluating Series C – pre-IPO businesses across the entire enterprise and vertical software, fintech, and commerce ecosystems. Core sub themes can include AI/ML, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Software, Industrials, Consumer Enablement, and Fintech.</p> <p>Primary responsibilities will be helping evaluate new investment opportunities through research-driven sourcing, identifying markets and sector trends, leading deal processes, conducting detailed business and financial due diligence, and monitoring and managing portfolio company performance.</p> <p>This is an opportunity for you to leverage cutting edge resources both internally and externally to collaborate closely with teams globally across the business to improve and scale our venture/growth business.</p> <ul> <li>Deal screening and evaluation <ul> <li>Evaluate, assess, and validate investment materials we receive from potential companies</li> <li>Lead all aspects of diligence and management engagement on investment opportunities/deal processes, including financial modeling</li> </ul> </li> <li>Data-Driven Company Value <ul> <li>Collaborate with Squarepoint’s technical teams to deliver high-touch support to our portfolio companies across several value-added initiatives within R&amp;D and GTM</li> <li>Lead monitoring and managing portfolio company performance</li> </ul> </li> <li>Data-Driven Market Research: <ul> <li>Leverage Squarepoint’s internal resources to help build investment theses and perspectives to guide our diligence and sourcing efforts</li> <li>Source new investment opportunities based on investment themes and research</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <ul> <li>2-4 years of relevant work experience across either investment banking, operating experience either at a technology company or venture funded business, or another venture fund.</li> <li>Experience with detailed financial modeling including P&amp;L, balance sheet and cash flow statements as well as quantitative market research (e.g., valuation comps) required.</li> <li>Exposure to venture capital modeling (e.g., cap table, returns modeling) and familiarity with standard venture terms and concepts.</li> <li>Awareness of the market and a perspective on emerging investable trends.</li> <li>Strong writing and presentation skills, including experience building slides and memo writing.</li> <li>Experience with enterprise software and technology deals is preferred.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, economics, engineering and/or computer science</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Squarepoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.</em></p> <p><em>The base salary for this role is between $130,000-$200,000. &nbsp;This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. &nbsp;This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation.&nbsp; This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions.&nbsp; Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>