Flashpoint is an international tech investment manager with over $500 million AUM, investing in global technology companies built by founders originating from emerging Europe and Israel. Flashpoint manages seven venture funds across three investment strategies: Venture Capital, Growth Debt, and Direct Secondaries. The firm is headquartered in London and has offices in New York, Tel-Aviv, Budapest, Warsaw, Riga, and Nicosia.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Analyst to join our Flashpoint Secondary Fund (FSF) focused on Direct Secondaries investment strategy.FSF invests in growth-stage (Series B+) tech companies, buying shares from existing shareholders—founders, (ex)employees, and early-stage investors.
Tasks
Financial analysis, financial modelling and other related analytical tasks, predominantly in the area of company valuations, ratios, investment performance benchmarks
Creating, reviewing and auditing the financial models
Sourcing and analysing various investment opportunities across several industries
Research into late stage, but growing technology companies
Preparation of documents for internal investment evaluation processes and investment committee
Participating in the commercial, financial, and legal due diligence, preparation of business plans, and other contracts
Monitoring the performance of portfolio companies against budget and business plan
Periodically attending management meetings and board meeting
Analysing strategic or financial exit opportunities for investments and estimating the future of invested industries for a profitable exit
Keep track of the portfolio companies, maintain relationship organise information coming from the companies, (from board meetings for example, as company will have full access)
Preparation of investor updates and portfolio reports
Assist in fundraising efforts
Requirements
Excellent command of written and spoken English
University degree from a top-of-class university
CFA or equivalent is a strong benefit
International experience is a benefit. It is essential that the person culturally fits into a top class financial institution
At least 3 - 5 years of prior work experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital and/or start-up company
Very strong analytical skills
Technology background is a benefit
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Should fit into the existing team, open, communicative, team player, self-driven
Energetic and result driven
Willing to work in a dynamic environment
Passionate about the technology space, good understanding of the market, trends and players
Ability to deliver results in compliance with pre-determined time frames
Able to deal directly with senior people from portfolio firms or prospective ones
The person should be a self-starter, a business developer and hardworking
If you are passionate about technology investing and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please apply to join our team at Flashpoint Secondary Fund. We will consider your resume within 15 business days of receiving it. If your experience meets our company's requirements, we will contact you. If you do not receive feedback, there are no suitable vacancies for you at this moment.