Overview
Volta Circle is an investment platform, focused on early-stage technology-driven solutions that reshape linear economic systems into circular ones. By focusing on innovations that prevent pollution, enable closed-loop consumption, and valorize waste, we aim to create abundance without waste. Volta Circle is part of the Lohia Single-Family Office, the founders and majority shareholders of Indorama Ventures Ltd. (IVL), the worldwide leader in plastic recycling.
Volta Circle offers flexible and patient capital from successful entrepreneurs who have built a worldwide industry leader, with a vision to create a legacy of a more sustainable planet. It combines the best elements from multiple investment approaches, including the resources and insight of industrial operators, the flexibility and long-term approach of a family office, and the mindset and commitment to outsized returns of a VC fund.
Combining deep industry expertise, a long-term perspective, and a strong commercial network, we primarily invest in Seed to Series A stages, with the capacity to follow on in later stages, focusing globally with an emphasis on Europe, the U.S., and India.
The team is based between London, Geneva, Milan and Bangkok. You can read more about our approach, portfolio, and team at www.voltacircle.com.
Opportunity
Volta Circle is seeking an entrepreneurial and self-directed early-career investment professional to join as a Financial Analyst. The analyst will report directly to the Managing Partner, Catia Cesari, and will lead all internal finance operations, supporting investment activities and portfolio management. The individual will have the opportunity to work on investments through Volta Circle, as well as through the larger Lohia single-family office, gaining access to a broad range of investment strategies and sectors.
This is a wide-ranging role that will expose you to the whole investment cycle, from sourcing to portfolio management. As a lean and globally distributed team, the ability to communicate and collaborate across functions and geographies, share knowledge, and contribute to Volta Circle’s broader goals are essential.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead financial analysis of companies in the pipeline, including rebuilding of P&L forecasts, valuation determination, and returns analysis;
- Support due diligence processes and overall deal structuring;
- Lead portfolio reporting including tracking company performance and preparing summaries;
- Prepare high quality, internal presentations and related materials for Investment Committee meetings;
- Support with startup sourcing, market research and in depth competitive landscapes;
- Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership and thesis development.
Experience and Capabilities
- 2–4 years work experience in investment banking, PE, consulting, VC or other similar experience;
- Strong financial analysis and financial modeling skills;
- Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills;
- High attention to detail, flexible, collaborative, and willing to be involved in all aspects of the business;
- Strong academic achievement with an undergraduate degree from a top institution;
- Fluency in English required;
- Strong interest in the circular economy, sustainability, and impact investing is a plus.
Location
This job requires the right to work in London, UK. This is a hybrid role, predominantly remote with the expectation to attend a London office space 2 times a week.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to megan.banks@voltacircle.com & clara.camesasca@voltacircle.com with the subject “Financial Analyst Application” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Volta Circle embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy.