Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Business)
2+ years in venture capital / growth equity or relevant startup experience combined with investment banking/consulting
Strong passion or interest in fintech and financial services
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Team-oriented and humble, thriving in a collaborative environment
Self-starter capable of independent initiative and prioritization
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Comfortable with ambiguity in a dynamic entrepreneurial setting
Demonstrated analytical excellence
Strong empathy for founders and their challenges
Responsibilities
Develop investment theses to identify key themes and opportunities
Source and build relationships with fintech companies
Conduct thorough due diligence on investment prospects
Collaborate with portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and board topics
Support fund analysis and portfolio reporting, tracking key performance indicators across investments
Benefits
Collaborative team environment focusing on collective success
Opportunities to engage with innovative fintech companies
Professional growth in a dynamic ecosystem
Exposure to strategic decision-making processes within the portfolio
Chance to contribute to shaping emerging financial technologies
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
We are currently looking for an individual who is highly analytical and deeply passionate about fintech to join our team in Toronto as an Associate. This pivotal role helps find and support breakthrough global fintech and financial services companies.
Responsibilities:
Proactively develop theses to identify themes and investable opportunities
Actively source investment opportunities and engage in relationship building with companies in the fintech ecosystem
Conduct due diligence on potential investments including financial, market and company analysis
Work closely with our portfolio companies in the fintech to support them on strategic initiatives and on relevant board topics
Support portfolio reporting and fund analysis including tracking our pipeline, consolidating KPIs across the portfolio; develop an understanding of portfolio company metrics over time
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (preferably with quantitative orientation Engineering, Business, etc.)
2+ years of experience in venture capital / growth equity, OR experience at a high growth start up combined with investment banking and consulting
A strong passion and / or interest in financial services and technology
Organized with a high attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities
Humble - puts the team first and thrives in a collaborative work environment
Self-starter - able to take initiative, prioritize and work independently
Strong written and oral communication skills - ability to synthesize thoughts on companies and markets succinctly, confident in expressing a view while willing to listen to others
Comfortable with ambiguity in an entrepreneurial environment where things change constantly
