The Senior Analyst will deliver accurate, detailed, and timely business and financial analysis providing actionable insight to our CEO, CLO, Business Development, and Licensing teams. You will work directly with our Licensing Executives, Business Development team, and extended team of technologists, and will also support company-level corporate development work including business planning, investor materials, and market and competitive analysis. This is an ideal role for a highly capable, recent MBA graduate (or MBA with up to five years of experience) from a top program looking to apply the analytical rigor of investment banking or management consulting to the fast-growing intellectual property licensing industry.

Description

Job Title:Senior Analyst

Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site/ Hybrid)

Reports to: Chief Licensing Officer / Chief Executive Officer

Local Candidates only

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any US Employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Licensing Officer and working closely with the CEO, the Senior Analyst will deliver accurate, detailed, and timely business and financial analysis providing actionable insight to our CEO, CLO, Business Development, and Licensing teams. You will work directly with our Licensing Executives, Business Development team, and extended team of technologists, and will also support company-level corporate development work including business planning, investor materials, and market and competitive analysis. This is an ideal role for a highly capable, recent MBA graduate (or MBA with up to five years of experience) from a top program looking to apply the analytical rigor of investment banking or management consulting to the fast-growing intellectual property licensing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Development & Strategy
• Maintain and further improve the VideoLabs' business plan, investor presentations, and other strategic materials for the CEO and Chief Licensing Officer.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform corporate strategy and operational decisions.
• Build and maintain financial plans, models, and valuation analyses supporting company-level strategic and investment decisions.
• Prepare polished, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations and Excel-based analyses for the CEO and CLO.
• Participate in investor, partner, and other external meetings alongside the CEO and CLO.
• Leverage Claude and other advanced AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, and day-to-day productivity.

Licensing Program and Business Development
• Conduct detailed business intelligence, product and financial analysis and valuation analysis on prospective licensees and markets supporting core licensing and business development programs and engagements.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective patent acquisitions and licensing partnerships, including market sizing, royalty potential, and deal risk assessment.
• Support the design, build, launch, and operation of worldwide licensing programs from concept through execution, including program strategy, pricing, and execution playbooks.
• Develop and continually update licensing business plans, strategies, and the licensing pipeline, ensuring all programs are properly resourced and executed to plan.
• Support the development and management of KPIs, forecasts, and operating rhythms across all licensing programs, taking corrective action to meet or exceed plan.
• Build and maintain the consolidated revenue pipeline and forecast across all programs, rolling up projections program-by-program and company-wide, and recommending timely corrective action to deliver to plan.
• Build and maintain financial models in Excel to project revenue scenarios, estimate damages, and evaluate deal economics under various licensing structures (e.g., lump-sum, running royalty, hybrid).
• Analyze publicly available financial information (SEC filings, earnings reports, product revenue data) for potential licensees across the high-tech industry to inform licensing demand calculations and royalty estimates.

Research, Market Intelligence & Presentation Support
• Research target industries and technology landscapes to identify licensing opportunities and assess the competitive positioning of patent portfolios.
• Compile and synthesize data from patent databases, industry reports, public financial filings, and proprietary research tools to support Business Development and Licensing operations.
• Create and maintain detailed company- and market-level analysis and financial models, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of all materials.
• Assist in preparing licensing campaign materials, including licensing decks, financial summaries, technology overviews, and presentation packages.
• Ensure all work product is transparent, reproducible, and well-supported with publicly available data, maintaining source and backup materials.
• Prepare written analyses, research memos, and internal reports summarizing findings on target products and services, companies, technology markets, and patent portfolios.
• Monitor industry news, M&A activity, product launches, and technology trends relevant to active licensing campaigns and portfolio strategy.

Background and Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience
• MBA from a top-tier program required (or actively pursuing one); undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. CFA or other advanced credentials a plus.
• 0-5 years of post-MBA experience in business analysis, financial analysis, investment banking, management consulting, or a related analytical role; recent MBA graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, or similar) to support research, analysis, and productivity workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, lookups, and data visualization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for preparing professional-quality reports, memos, and client-ready presentations.
• Experience analyzing SEC filings, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, earnings releases, and financial statements of publicly traded high-tech companies.
• Exceptional research skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear, actionable analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Knowledge of the high-tech industry, including semiconductor, software, cloud computing, networking, mobile, or consumer electronics sectors.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and the Windows operating system.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, patent law fundamentals, or technology licensing; prior exposure to a law firm or patent licensing entity is a significant plus.
• Exposure to patent damages methodologies (reasonable royalty analysis, lost profits, SSPPU/EMVR) or technology valuation concepts is a plus.
• Experience building financial models, market sizing analyses, competitive assessments, and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to identify key insights from large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Key Attributes & Competencies
• Creative, results-oriented problem solver with a clear path to resolving roadblocks.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and the ability to craft value-creating agreements.
• Credible executive presence, capable of inspiring teams and influencing outcomes.
• Able to prioritize critical issues and execute both strategic and tactical plans.

Compensation: An attractive and highly competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience, is available.

Salary

$100,000 - $180,000 per year