Director of Investments
Company: Adecco (Spain)
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: February 15, 2021
Job Description:
We are seeking a Venture Capital Investment Analyst to join our
team. This role is an invaluable opportunity to become immersed in
the digital health ecosystem and various aspects of early-stage
venture capital investing. The Analyst will gain exposure to key
areas of investing including deal evaluation, deal execution,
market analysis, partner meetings, strategic limited partner
interaction, and portfolio company support. We are looking for
candidates that have a strong appetite for venture capital, a deep
interest in the U.S. healthcare system, and a passion for
technology. Responsibilities Will Include:
- Managing 7wire deal flow and deal pipeline
- Evaluating the market for potential deal opportunities
- Screening and evaluating potential 7wire investments by
reviewing company pitch decks, conducting management calls, and
preparing initial question lists and data requests
- Conducting due diligence and financial modeling for companies
under review for potential investment
- Providing market research and competitive analyses
- Preparing internal investment memorandums and valuation
analyses
- Presenting to the 7wire Investment Committee and when
applicable, the Strategic Limited Partners
- Assisting in deal execution on select investments
- Tracking healthcare market growth and technological development
in healthcare
- Researching key areas of 7wire thought leadership and assisting
on development of content
- Working with 7wire portfolio companies to support operations,
growth, or other initiatives
- Assisting with fund operations as needed including weekly
reporting, quarterly investor presentations, and monthly collection
of portfolio company data
- Supporting marketing initiatives to grow the 7wire brand
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in consulting, investment
banking, venture capital, private equity, technology, or other
relevant roles bringing a strong analytical background
- Minimum of 1-3 years of healthcare experience preferred
- Pre-MBA preferred
- Strong knowledge of Excel including advanced functions
- Ability to produce well-designed PowerPoint presentations
- Outstanding analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to
tailor a message for a specific audience
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Committed work ethic and able to envision, prioritize and
complete parallel projects without requiring hands-on guidance in a
fast-paced, fluid environment
- Enthusiasm and palpable hunger for early-stage investing and
the startup ecosystem
- Excellent multitasking skills and a willingness to own
projects
- Strong critical thinking and discussion skills
- Entrepreneurial and scrappy approach for getting things
done
- Strong time and project management skills About 7wireVentures
7wireVentures is a preeminent venture capital firm that invests in
early-stage digital health companies supporting an--Informed
Connected Health Consumer--- the epicenter of a consumer-first,
tech-enabled convergence of the health and wellness markets. Fund
successes, such as founding Livongo, which recently merged with
Teladoc to become the largest digital health transaction in
history, are due in large part because the team are both seasoned
operators and investors with extensive industry experience. As a
highly selective investor, the firm works side-by-side with
founders to build companies that change the status quo and empower
consumers to be better stewards of their health. As company
builders, the 7wire team has assumed highly-involved roles, in some
cases, even pursuing a Hatch strategy to start promising new
ventures. Visit--www.7wireventures.com . Director of Investments -
Loyola University Chicago - Investment Office Loyola University
seeks an experienced professional for the position of Director of
Investments in its Investment Office. The position will be fully
remote to start, but will be located at the Water Tower Campus in
downtown Chicago when office re-open. About the University Founded
in 1870, Loyola University of Chicago is a private university and
is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities and
the only one located in Chicago. Loyola prides itself on being a
diverse community that seeks God in all things and works to expand
knowledge in the service o fhumanity through learning, justice, and
faith. We are guided by a simple promise: to prepare people to lead
extraordinary lives.--Loyola University Chicago comprises four
campuses: Lake Shore (LSC), Water Tower (WTC), Health Sciences
(HSC), and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy, and is home to 13
schools, colleges, and institutes. Loyola also features course
locations in Beijing, China; Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam;Vernon Hills, Illinois; and a Retreat and Ecology Campus in
Woodstock, Illinois.--Recognizing Loyola's excellence in education,
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Loyola consistently among the
top "national universities" in its annual publications. Loyola is
among a select group of universities recognized for community
service and engagement by prestigious national organizations like
the Carnegie Foundation and the Corporation for National and
Community Service. About the Investment Office The Investment
Office is responsible for the management of the University's
invested assets and is charged with implementation of the
University's investment policy as established by its Board of
Trustees. Within guidelines laid out by the Board and its
Investment Policy Committee, the Investment Office oversees the
identification of investment strategies and selection of external
investment managers with the aim of meeting the University's goals
for preservation of capital, growth of endowment assets, and
maintenance of liquidity for ongoing operations.The Investment
Office manages approximately $1.3 billion across three primary
pools of capital:
- The Long Term Investment Pool, which consists of donor-funded
and Board-designated assets that make up the University's endowment
portfolio and also includes long-term University reserves.
- The Short Term Investment Pool consists of operating assets
managed to ensure the University's daily operational and working
capital requirements are met throughout the academic year and
utilizes highly liquid short-term investment vehicles to generate
incremental returns above cash rates while protecting University
capital.
- The Loyola University Employees' Retirement Plan Trust, a
closed and frozen multiple-employer defined benefit plan supporting
monthly distributions to approximately 1,500 beneficiaries. The
Investment Office also oversees charitable assets contributed to
the University that are governed by various life income
agreements.--Spending from Loyola's endowment is used to fund
scholarships, fellowships, faculty salaries, and various programs
and activities to promote and advance the University's mission. The
endowment supports the operational stability of the University and
provides approximately 4% of the University operating budget. About
the Position The Investment Office is a small but growing team
supported by a well-regarded investment consultant,and is in the
process of transitioning to an internally-managed investment model.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing investment office
with an entrepreneurial culture and contribute significantly to the
development of investment strategy for a highly mission-oriented
educational institution.--The Director of Investments reports to
the Chief Investment Officer and provides senior-level support for
the oversight of a diversified portfolio across public and private
markets. The Director of Investments will work closely with the CIO
in all phases of the investment process. Primary responsibilities
will be to monitor existing investment managers and to conduct due
diligence on new investment managers, but the Director will also
actively contribute to discussions regarding asset allocation,
liquidity, risk, and performance, and will assist with other
investment projects. This is a generalist position which will
conduct research and perform analysis across asset classes
(including traditional public equity & fixed income, hedged
strategies, private equity, real assets, and venture capital). Over
time, the Director may develop specializations and assume primary
responsibility for specific asset categories as other team members
are added.-- Main responsibilities include:
- monitoring and analyzing existing portfolio, including meetings
with current managers, and performing analyses of returns, holdings
and sectors through on-site visits and research
- leading the manager research process and conducting due
diligence on prospective investment partnerships by evaluating the
strategy, analyzing the performance and preparing recommendations
for the Investment Policy Committee
- proactively identifying and maintaining a pipeline of
prospective investments, public and private
- assisting in the preparation of strategic analyses of asset
classes, reviews of capital allocations to each asset class, and
oversight of portfolio exposure management
- researching broad investment and industry trends, and
supporting the Chief Investment Officer in various projects as
required
- supporting the office with modeling and analysis of benchmarks,
portfolio performance, risk and liquidity
- preparing and maintaining investment due diligence, research,
and subscription documentation and assisting in coordinating
transaction activity Position Qualifications Ideal candidates will
have many of the following attributes:
- demonstrable success in prior work experience in an allocator
role at an endowment, foundation, family office, consulting firm or
equivalent asset owner
- experience working across multiple asset classes and
familiarity with hedge fund and other alternative strategies
- strong intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and data-driven
approach to analysis
- experience in conducting deep primary research and organizing
findings
- enthusiasm for working in a small entrepreneurial team within a
larger non-profit organization
- appreciation for Loyola's Jesuit, Catholic mission and interest
in integrating mission-related themes into the investment
portfolio.
- excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
- strong quantitative and performance measurement skills
- a well-developed professional network of investment managers
and other like-minded asset owners
- ability to travel domestically and internationally as
required
- Unquestionable ethics and integrity
- Bachelor's Degree, MBA preferred
- CFA-- charterholder, or progress towards earning the
designation highly preferred
- A minimum of 7 years of related work experience Vice President,
50 South Capital - Private Equity, Buyout Funds & Co-investments
JOB DESCRIPTION: 50 South Capital is the rapidly-growing
alternative investment arm of Northern Trust, with over $10.0
billion in assets. The private equity group makes primary fund
investments, direct co-investments, and secondary investments in
the buyout, venture capital and private credit sectors.
Geographically, the group has a broad coverage, investing in the
US, Europe, and Asia. 50 South Capital is seeking to add a
professional in their Chicago headquarters to be part of a 17
person investment team primarily to source, review, analyze, and
close investments in US and European buyout funds. In addition,
this individual would be responsible for sourcing, vetting and
closing direct co-investment opportunities, and to a lesser extent,
secondary transactions. In addition, this individual would be
responsible for assisting in fundraising efforts, portfolio
monitoring, and other special projects. Northern Trust is one of
the world's largest asset management firms, with over $1.1 trillion
in assets under management. The firm has 65 offices across the U.S.
and 20 international locations. To-date, 50 South Capital has
raised the majority of its funds from its existing client base, but
also raises capital from investors outside of the organization. The
team has extensive experience investing in the private equity
industry and has been led by its founding partners since 2000.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build
relationships with fund managers
- Self-starter with the ability to initiate and oversee projects
to completion
- Strong analytical abilities complemented by an ability to read
people and a high level of curiosity
- Ability to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment
- Ability to present in one-on-one settings and to larger
groups
- Ability to represent the group before investors, other LPs,
fund managers, placement agents, and lawyers
- Must be resourceful in identifying private equity managers and
gathering proprietary information about them
- General knowledge about the buyout industry, deal structures,
and various players in the buyout market ecosystem
- Knowledge of the direct deal process and the steps involved in
making direct co-investments
- Knowledge of and experience in using various valuation
techniques.-- MAJOR DUTIES:
- Identifying buyout fund managers in the U.S., Europe and Asia,
meeting with them and building relationships in order to position
50 South Capital for investment; this potentially involves travel
primarily within the US, and to European countries including the
UK, Germany, France, Sweden, the Netherlands; and to Asian cities
including Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong
- Analyzing potential fund investment opportunities, evaluating
track records, strategies, and teams, and making a recommendation
on whether to invest
- Conducting general research in the private equity markets,
identifying trends, and developing investment theses
- Sourcing, evaluating and closing co-investment opportunities
with fund managers
- Meeting with fund managers and communicating thoughts to the
private equity team
- Compiling information on the existing fund portfolio and
developing insights into fund performance
- Attending annual investor meetings for underlying funds
- Assisting with special projects as needed, such as writing
industry white papers and compiling ad hoc reports-- EXPERIENCE 3-7
years of work experience, preferably in private equity, finance,
lending, investment banking, or consulting; direct private equity
experience a plus Zebra Ventures is responsible for accelerating
sustainable bottom line growth for Zebra through investments in new
technologies, new businesses and new talent. The high-impact team
makes investments in high tech start-ups that are relevant to our
various businesses. The Senior Analyst will be involved in all
aspects of corporate venture capital investing including deal
sourcing, evaluation, execution, and management. Additionally,
responsibilities include landscape research, theme development,
company prospecting, term sheet drafting, financial modeling, due
diligence, negotiation, and preparation of investment committee
materials. SSM Partners - Associate
SSM Is Hiring An Associate and Looking For Resumes SSM is hiring an
Associate to join our investment team and we would appreciate any
referrals from friends of the firm. At a high level, we're looking
for candidates with 1-4 years of relevant experience (i.e.,
investment banking, accounting, finance, management consulting).
SSM Partners ("SSM") is seeking to add a junior member to its
investment team as an Associate. The position will be based in
Memphis and is a two- to three-year commitment with a targeted
start date in January 2021. SSM invests in rapidly-growing
software, services, and healthcare companies across North America.
The growth equity firm has partnered with talented entrepreneurs
for more than 20 years and, starting with a relationship built on
trust, offers its entrepreneur-partners a thorough understanding of
the growth company lifecycle and a collaborative approach to
building great businesses. SSM makes minority and majority equity
investments of $8 to $30 million per opportunity and is investing
out of a $150 million fund. SSM is a tight-knit, scrappy team. The
Associate will be given autonomy across all aspects of the firm's
activities and investment process - sourcing, diligence, execution,
portfolio management, and investor relations - working closely with
CEOs, management teams, industry leaders, and senior investment
professionals at SSM. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated,
entrepreneurially-minded, and have an interest in
software/healthcare with the following qualifications:
- One to four years relevant experience (i.e. investment banking,
Big 4 or super-regional accounting, management consulting,
etc.)
- Bachelor's degree with excellent academic achievement
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and
PowerPoint
- Demonstrated extracurricular attainment (athletics, military,
arts, nonprofits, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities as part of a lean team
managing multiple workstreams in a relatively unstructured
environment. -- Illinois Venture Capital AssociationIVCA Office
location: 2 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60602
Please mail all correspondence to: Illinois Venture Capital
Association, 27 North Wacker Drive, #405, Chicago IL 60606 Private
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