Investment Analyst, Venture Capital

Cambridge Associates•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $88,500•Onsite

About The Position

Investment Analysts on the Venture Capital team assist Investment Directors (IDs) in the evaluation of venture capital and growth equity firms and the monitoring of current market conditions for the benefit of Cambridge Associates and its clients. The US Venture Capital team consists of four Analysts and Associates (IAs), who work under the supervision of three IDs.

Requirements

Received or expected BA/BS in any discipline (minimum GPA of 3.3)
Demonstrated interest in venture capital and growth equity asset classes and understanding of its role in a diversified institutional portfolio
Strong writing ability and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Ability and willingness to engage in conversation with managers and references
Solid MS Office skills (in particular, Word and Excel)
Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines
Excellent project management skills
All applications must include a cover letter for consideration and state their preferred office location

Nice To Haves

Boston or San Francisco office

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in fundraising meetings and portfolio updates with general partners.
Participate in manager assessment process and write summary analyses of each meeting for distribution within the firm.
Work with IDs to diligence and underwrite investments in venture capital and growth equity firms.
Serve as a resource to client-facing IDs and IAs seeking current information on venture capital opportunities, including data and analysis, comparison to other fund managers, and the opinion of the research team.
Monitor market trends related to fundraising and investment activity and contribute to periodic market updates that are accessed by IDs, IAs, and clients.
Prepare materials for and participate in monthly firm-wide meetings in which the global private investments team discusses recent manager meetings and current investment opportunities of interest with client-facing investment directors.
Represent Cambridge Associates at annual manager meetings.