Venture Capital Analyst at iHub

Job Description

The ideal candidate is a team player who will be responsible for providing support to the team on various tasks; sourcing and screening of potential seed-stage targets as well as providing startup support to existing portfolio companies.

• Conduct industry and market research; Assessing market/company attractiveness to help identify compelling businesses
• Carry out deal sourcing, screening, and review of target companies
• Reading/reviewing business plans and pitch decks
• Prepare financial models and analyze financial statements and results
• Provide support on the due diligence processes of target companies (business analysis, industry thesis, competitive landscape, business/pricing model, and financial modeling / deal structuring)
• Network with peers to build and support relationship within technology and startup ecosystem
• Provide support with planning investor, portfolio company and startup related events and conferences
• Perform other tasks as may be required

Qualifications

• Minimum of a university degree or HND Accounting, Finance (and or other recognized professional accounting qualification ACCA or ACA)
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years post NYSC professional qualification experience.
• Experience in Investment Banking/ Consulting/ Startup environment
• Passion for technology and startups in emerging markets
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, proactive and self-motivated
• Capable of prioritizing and working with minimal supervision
• Experience with cash flow modeling and investment valuation techniques