Job Posting: 14132 - Position: Venture Capital Analyst

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Feb 22, 2016 11:59PM

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Feb 01, 2016 11:59PM
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Ferst Capital Partners

Venture Capital
Venture Capital

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Current & Alumni/ actuelle et anciens

Full-Time or Part-Time / temps plein ou temps partiel
Permanent / permanent
Venture Capital Analyst
Montreal
Quebec - Montreal
Finance - Securities/Investments / Finance - Titres/investissements
Finance & Insurance / Finance & Assurance

About us
We are a fintech-focused venture capital fund actively supporting awesome companies that will
transform the Canadian financial services industry. We focus on how Canadians spend, save, borrow
and invest their hard earned money because we believe these things are important.
Improving the financial lives of millions of Canadians is no easy feat so we are looking for great people to
help us on our journey to shape the next wave of innovation in this industry.
www.ferstcapital.com
Why come on board?
We believe that over the next 5-10 years we will witness a transformation of the Financial Services
industry around the world, where new technologies will form the infrastructure of a much more efficient
ecosystem. There are different forms of value to be captured across geographies, namely the UK, EU,
the US and China. Canada, however, has a lot to catch up on, and by studying validated business
models from all around the world, we can turn this into an opportunity.
If any of the above has peaked your interest, then this position presents a very unique opportunity for
you. You will have the chance to develop your early-stage investment skills as we sift through the market
for great opportunities. At the same time, you will be able to improve as an entrepreneurial operator by
both actively supporting our portfolio companies as well as participating in the build-out of a budding
Fintech focused VC fund.
We know you are in demand - we get it. Maybe your challenge is who to work with? Why should I leave

my current place where I am a superstar? Purpose. If you want to work with the best and learn to cross
your area of core competency - here is a unique opportunity to join an industry in the midst of an
important transformation.
Care to join us and change the world?
Responsibilities
Explore and research early-stage fintech companies that fit into our investment strategy
Research emerging trends and verticals in the fintech space
Support the due diligence process on new investment opportunities
Work with portfolio companies on various initiatives including strategic imperatives, budgeting
processes, operational metrics and board materials
Support fund raising mandates of the portfolio investments and the fund
Support quarterly investment valuation and related investor communications
Active participant in the technology start-up and venture capital ecosystem
Various administrative duties on an as needed basis
Qualifications
Undergraduate and/or masters degree from a top- tier university
An entrepreneurial background or operational experience in a relevant field is preferable but not
required
A strong interest in fintech and a desire to be involved in the startup ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, balance competing priorities and thrive in a
high performance team environment
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in an entrepreneurial environment
Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail
Comfort with networking
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Discipline(s) (one or more)
Accounting / Comptabilit
Business Technology Management (BTM) /Gestion des technologies
d'affaires
Economics / conomie
Finance / Finances
International Business (IB) / International Business (IB)
Management / Gestion
Any / Toute
Targeted Programs
All Programs

Languages
Required Years of Experience

B.Comm
Diploma in Chartered Accountancy (Dip. Acct.)
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
MBA
MBA in Investment Management (MBA)
Anglais/English
3-5

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Employer Website / Site Web de l'employeur

http://ferst-capital.breezy.hr/p/b989cf9f9655-venture-capital-analyst
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