POSITION SUMMARY:

B Capital is looking for a pre-MBA Associate who has an incredible drive to assist in the investment process from end-to-end for our Growth Fund team focused on climate tech. Primary responsibilities will be helping identify new investment opportunities through research-driven sourcing, researching markets and sector trends, evaluating deals, conducting detailed business and financial due diligence, and monitoring and managing portfolio company performance. The role requires maturity, flexibility, intellectual curiosity, and a proven track record of taking ideas and quickly turning them into action.

BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Market research

• Develop market research and investment theses to guide sourcing efforts.
• Source new investment opportunities based on investment themes and research.

Deal screening and evaluation

• Evaluate and assess the viability of investment materials we receive from potential companies.
• Lead key pieces of diligence on investment opportunities and deal processes (including financial modeling.)

Building company value

• Deliver high-touch support to our portfolio companies across several value-added initiatives.
• Lead monitoring and managing portfolio company performance.

Strategy building

• Support development of climate tech strategy and marketing materials.
• Develop internal processes to build the climate tech practice at B Capital.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for VC investing and climate tech.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience is strongly preferred (e.g., top-tier consulting firm, investment bank, operating experience either at a technology company or venture funded business, or equivalent).
• Awareness of the market and a perspective on potential investable market trends.
• Experience distilling ideas and insights into clean, digestible formats (e.g., slides, documents) required.
• Experience with detailed financial modeling including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements as well as quantitative market research (e.g., valuation comps) required.
• Exposure to core venture capital “math” skills (e.g., cap table, returns modeling) and familiarity with standard venture terms and concepts a plus.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple workstreams. 
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit to help build new practice area. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, business judgment and work ethic.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities and is intellectually curious – particularly in terms of new and emerging technologies.

• Awareness of the market and a perspective on potential investable market trends.
• Experience distilling ideas and insights into clean, digestible formats (e.g., slides, documents) required.
• Experience with detailed financial modeling including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements as well as quantitative market research (e.g. valuation comps) required.
• Exposure to core venture capital “math” skills (e.g., cap table, returns modeling) and familiarity with standard venture terms and concepts a plus.
• Experience with software and technology deals.
• Prior VC investing experience not required, but a plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to help us shape new portfolio investments and our own company.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, business judgment and work ethic.

ABOUT B CAPITAL:

B Capital is a multi-stage global investment firm that partners with extraordinary entrepreneurs to shape the future through technology. With more than $6 billion in assets under management across multiple funds, the firm focuses on seed to late-stage venture growth investments, primarily in the enterprise, financial technology, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015, B Capital leverages an integrated team across nine locations in the US and Asia, as well as a strategic partnership with BCG, to provide the value-added support entrepreneurs need to scale fast and efficiently, expand into new markets, and build exceptional companies. For more information, click here.

B CAPITAL GROUP CORE VALUES:

• Generosity: We’re collaborative and always willing to share our time and knowledge. 
• Resilience: We’re persistent and determined to succeed, persevering through challenges and seeing change as an opportunity.
• Open-mindedness: We’re curious and welcoming. Our global perspective and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion make our culture stronger and more innovative. 
• Will: We believe in the companies we’ve invested in and we’ll do everything in our power to help them change the world for the better.
• Teamwork: We value our relationships above all. We work hard to build trust and respect with founders, investors, partners and colleagues. 
• Humility: We add value by going beyond for founders and LPs. We strive to let our work speak for itself. 

B Capital Global US LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.