Inman Connect SF 2017
 

Join the Moderne Ventures Team

Moderne Ventures invests in technology companies in and around real estate, finance, insurance and sustainability. It has both a fund and an Industry Immersion Program, the Moderne Passport, to connect its companies to the Moderne Network, over 1,500 executives and corporations within its core industries. Moderne works with companies of all stages and most often looks outside its industries to find technologies that can be applicable within them. Moderne has invested in 100+ companies including DocuSign, ICON, Better, Hippo, Caribou, Stride, Homesnap, HelloAlfred and Leaselock.

OPEN POSITIONS

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PRINCIPAL / PARTNER

Moderne is seeking a Principal or Partner to join the team. 

 

PRINCIPAL/PARTNER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Source and assess new deals, expand our Venture Network and help portfolio companies be successful

  • Help build deal pipeline by generating company target lists from thematic research of compelling investment themes

  • Build relationships with VC peers and operating companies to identify high potential investment opportunities

  • Screen investment pitches

  • Due diligence and analysis

  • Vet and build sensitized detailed financial operating and returns models

  • Analyze target companies and their industries by understanding competitive dynamics, market drivers, business models, opportunities and risks

  • Run comparable company analyses

  • Speak with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders of target investments

  • Help prepare detailed investment memoranda alongside Principals/Partners for approval by the investment committee

  • Work with companies, partners and investors to help grow value of the underlying portfolio and create opportunities for our industry and venture network

  • Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis

  • Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator

  • Improve the firm’s data management capabilities

 

QUALIFICATIONS & QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Previous senior-level experience sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities at a top-tier Venture Capital fund or Growth Equity firm

  • Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, evaluating, and closing successful investments

  • Meaningful and broad existing connections within the venture capital and early-stage startup ecosystem

  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand business models

  • Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

  • Deep passion for technology, investing, startups, and entrepreneurship

  • Chicago-based or willingness to relocate

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to our Chief of Staff Lila Trickle at lila@moderneventures.com

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SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Moderne is seeking a Senior Associate to join the team. 

SENIOR ASSOCIATE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Source and assess new deals, expand our Venture Network and help portfolio companies be successful

  • Help build deal pipeline by generating company target lists from thematic research of compelling investment themes

  • Build relationships with VC peers and operating companies to identify high potential investment opportunities

  • Screen investment pitches

  • Due diligence and analysis

  • Vet and build sensitized detailed financial operating and returns models

  • Analyze target companies and their industries by understanding competitive dynamics, market drivers, business models, opportunities and risks

  • Run comparable company analyses

  • Speak with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders of target investments

  • Help prepare detailed investment memoranda alongside Principals/Partners for approval by the investment committee

  • Work with companies, partners and investors to help grow value of the underlying portfolio and create opportunities for our industry and venture network

  • Monitor and record financial and qualitative performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis

  • Track fund returns in conjunction with fund administrator

  • Improve the firm’s data management capabilities

 

QUALIFICATIONS & QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Two to four years of work experience at a leading investment bank, management consulting firm or private investment firm with in-depth financial modeling and presentation writing experience

  • Excellent financial modeling, analytical skills and ability to understand business models

  • Sophisticated, fact-based understanding of SaaS metrics, web-based analytics and business growth strategies

  • Personal interests in technology and investing

  • Exemplary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

  • Chicago-based or willingness to relocate to Chicago

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Please apply on LinkedIn or send a resume and cover letter to Lila Trickle at lila@moderneventures.com

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Candidates must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.

Moderne Ventures is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.