// YOUR MISSION AT PICUS
Global team: You will be part of our global team and seek out deals in close collaboration with colleagues worldwide
Venture support: You will support our portfolio companies, develop and test the first product with potential customers, as well as work with and learn from exceptional founders
Ideating ventures: You will develop and pitch potential startup ideas, experience the idea evaluation process in VC
Thorough analyses: You will analyze the development of target markets and get a wide overview of market opportunities and investment areas
Sparring: You will work very closely with potential founders and validate various business models
Process Engineering: You will analyze, optimize and automate your and our processes as well as develop a system-level overview of how a VC works at its core
// ABOUT YOU
Personality:- You have an entrepreneurial personality and mindset with a high degree of self-initiative
- Superior communication and organizational skills
- Eager to learn about new things, including jurisdictions, industries, and markets outside of your core focus
- Team player with an exceptional work ethic that can balance a number of transactions at the same time and prioritize matters in order to ensure that Picus closes transactions quickly
Background:- Excellent academic track record at a leading educational institution in the United States, strong preference for a technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology and Information System)
- At least 2 years of product or engineering experience at a high-growth technology startup, preferably complemented by experience/internship in a fast-paced and high-demanding environment (e.g., strategy consulting, investment banking or investment firms)
- Strong understanding and interest in technical business model analyses
- Deep passion for staying up to date with developments in the developers ecosystem and advancements in technical infrastructure; eager to test out and work with innovative developer, analytics, and productivity tools
- Outstanding analytical and financial modelling skills
- Exceptional and proven project and process management skills
- Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
Mindset & Passion:- We believe in passionate ownership and seek people who thrive in a dynamic environment with maximum ownership & responsibility. Each member of the team is excited by our mission and those who thrive in this environment have a hunger for technology investing and exploring real entrepreneurship
- We are seeking new team members who are genuinely excited to fulfill our mission in supporting daring founders to reimagine the way we live and work
// YOUR BENEFITS AT PICUSGlobal network: Engage in conversations with exceptional founders, experts and other stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. As part of these efforts, you will build and maintain a valuable personal network across the globe.
Culture: We have an ambitious, entrepreneurial & caring company culture with very high standards, enabling you to take full responsibility early on. You will continuously interact with a global team, collaborate with colleagues across 7 offices and learn about each region's ecosystems.
// GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Location: New York City (in person)
- Occasional travel for events or meetings with start-ups
- Yearly Salary: Min. $145,000 - Max. $165,000
- Employer: Picus Capital Americas Corporation (US based subsidiary of Picus acting as the exclusive advisor for investments in North and South America region)
- Competitive benefit package that includes: heath, dental and vision insurance, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation days, sick leave and religious days