Associate

CommerzVentures is a fintech-focused venture capital firm, managing three funds with a total volume of €550m. We invest in early stage companies across Europe, the US, Israel, and Africa. Backing exceptional founder teams with the ambition to solve billion dollar problems, 30% of our first fund’s investments have turned into unicorns and decacorns. As Europe’s largest Climate FinTech investor, we are taking action to drive climate impact and are an active shaper of the emerging ecosystem at the intersection of fintech and climate tech.

As an Associate you will be actively involved in supporting our partners and senior investment managers throughout the investment lifecycle, with an emphasis on sourcing investments and managing the deal funnel. You will have a steep learning curve (and a lot of fun!) while working with our dynamic, ambitious, and intellectually curious team.  

The Associate’s key responsibilities will include:

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Market analysis: perform rigorous market research to identify potential investment opportunities. Narrow down that funnel by assessing market potential, business models, competitive dynamics, customer traction, and management teams. Identify emerging industry trends and technologies.

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Investment analysis: develop detailed financial and operating models for target companies. Create scenario and returns analysis to support investment decision-making.

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Deal diligence and documentation: support deal due diligence, including coordination with legal and financial counsels, interviewing users or potential customers, and testing products and services. Draft investment memoranda and business plans to support the investment process.

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Portfolio management: support the partners and portfolio companies on various strategic and operational tasks.

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Deal funnel management: maintain the funds deal database and track opportunities.

<br/><br/> Your work experience:

You will have 2 to 4 years of experience in a fast-paced client-facing environment: be it in a start-up, tech company, investment bank, or a top-tier consulting firm.

What makes you a great fit for this role:

Personality: passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation in financial services and technology. Performance driven, outgoing, curious, good listener, team player, well organized, high-bandwidth, self initiative. High integrity. 

Analytical skills: high intellectual acumen and an ability to articulate in a clear and structured manner. 

Skilled in assessing markets and companies. 

Strong awareness of technology trends, especially in the financial services and/or insurance space.

International experience 

Excellent English communication skills.

What we offer:

Opportunity to work for one of the most successful European Fintech VC investors

Being an integral part of a very small and highly enthusiastic team.

Experience an inspiring environment with exposure to exceptional companies and entrepreneurs.

An opportunity to learn how a venture capital firm operates.

An environment where everybody is accountable and everyone strives to do the right thing and make fast, efficient and well-informed decisions.

An opportunity to interact with executives at the most senior levels.

Flexible location in any major European startup hub. In the first 6-12 months, we would expect you to spend significant time with our team in Frankfurt.

Remuneration: competitive

Start date: immediate

Location

Frankfurt