Investment Analyst / Associate, Corporate Venture Capital (Project-Based)

About Us: Vine Stone Ventures is an investment firm backing teams driving the future of the Travel Experience. We get up in the morning to make a difference in ventures that leverage technology in unexplored high impact areas of Travel, Commerce and F&B.

VSV is backed by Avolta, the world leader in travel experience, with over 5000 points of sale across more than 70 countries - serving more than 2Bn travelers annually.

This is your chance to play a crucial role in shaping the future of travel experience. We foster a collaborative environment where your insights and expertise will drive impactful decisions.

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Analyst / Associate to join our team on a project-based assignment as a starting point. As an Analyst / Associate, you will leverage your VC experience to identify, evaluate, and support promising investment opportunities on a global scale. You love taking a deal from the initial analysis through to drawing up the investment memo, including working directly with the company. Your competitive advantage is be speed while maintaining an uncompromising level of execution. You are best at finding needles in haystacks.

You will:

• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities.
• Evaluate potential investments through detailed financial modeling, due diligence, and competitive analysis.
• Prepare and present investment proposals and strategic recommendations to VSV leadership.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to support their growth and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the performance of investments, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.

You have:

• Proven experience (3 years minimum) in a similar or more senior role within a venture capital fund.
• Supported or lead deals in the past that have seen success
• Strong analytical skills with a profound understanding of financial modeling and market analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation and a keen interest in emerging technologies.
• Unique proficiency with spreadsheets and presentation software, as well as deal flow CRMs.
• Technical background is an advantage.
• Experience working for a CVC is an advantage.

You are:

• Driven, ambitious, and able to perform in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Enthusiastic and passionate with immaculate communication and interpersonal skills in English
• A confident team player, with the ability to work mainly independently
• Interested in and have an understanding of the growth-stage tech landscape
• You are curios and have a track record of successful "firsts"
• Passionate about travel, commerce, and F&B

We are growing and this is your chance to grow with us.