Portfolio Associate

Valnet Inc.•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Portfolio Associate, you will report to the Portfolio General Manager and provide support to one of Valnet’s Portfolio Team. This role demands strong analytical skills, along with the capacity to efficiently manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

4 to 6 years of experience in roles such as Business Analyst, Operations Manager, Corporate Strategy, Content Management, M&A, or Financial Analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field.
Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to use data to drive decision-making. Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Excel, and other data analysis platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
A solid understanding of digital publishing, content monetization, and audience engagement strategies.
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Capable of managing projects independently while contributing to team objectives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities. Comfortable managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
Understanding of the Valnet Business System (VBS) or a willingness to learn and adopt its principles for operational success.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with performance marketing channels and economics, including ROAS, CPC, RPLs, and campaign-level profitability analysis.
Understanding of email commercialization strategies, monetization levers, and how email performance ties into overall P&L outcomes.
Ability to apply unit-economics thinking to growth initiatives, translating marketing performance data into operational and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

Drive P&L Performance: Support P&L management at the EBITDA level by identifying opportunities to grow revenue, optimize costs, and improve overall business performance.
Strategic Budget Allocation: Allocate investment strategically to maximize profitability, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term growth initiatives.
Content & Audience Development: Partner with editorial teams to enhance content strategies using data and insights to increase traffic, engagement, and audience reach across the portfolio.
Competitive Analysis & Market Research: Monitor industry trends, conduct competitive analysis, and identify opportunities to strengthen market position and performance.
New Venture Development: Support the identification and exploration of new projects, ventures, and partnerships that complement or expand the existing portfolio. Assist in preparing business cases and feasibility assessments for potential initiatives.
Team Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with brand leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, drive execution, and foster a high-performance culture.
Deliver Insights & Recommendations: Track KPIs across revenue, traffic, and engagement, translating performance into actionable recommendations.
VBS Implementation: Apply Valnet Business System (VBS) principles to improve accountability, streamline workflows, and enhance business outcomes.
Improve Processes & Execution: Continuously optimize content and operational processes to increase quality, efficiency, and speed of execution.