Venture Analyst

About Us: A Hearst subsidiary. We are a sector-agnostic, early-stage investment vehicle with a mission to support underrepresented founders and bridge the funding gap. Our lean team values collaboration, flexibility, and hands-on involvement with portfolio companies to drive impactful, sustainable growth.

Role Overview: The Venture Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting our investment process through financial modeling, market research, deal diligence, and investment recommendations. This individual will not only deliver reliable, high-quality analyses but will also leverage networking to support deal sourcing. A successful Senior Analyst combines strong analytical skills with strategic insight and initiative, adding depth to our team’s decision-making process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Create and maintain detailed financial models for evaluating potential investments and monitoring portfolio company performance.
• Assess financial performance and synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
• Market Research & Sizing: Conduct top-down and bottom-up market research, competitive analysis, and market sizing. Provide data-driven insights on industry trends, opportunities, and risks, helping to shape investment theses.
• Deal Diligence: Execute comprehensive due diligence, analyzing market positioning, financials, risks, and strategic fit for potential investments.
• Deal Sourcing & Networking: Engage in networking and relationship-building to identify and source promising investment opportunities. Maintain a proactive approach to discovering emerging startups and industries.
• Investment Recommendations: Go beyond data analysis to offer investment recommendations based on findings. Work closely with senior team members to translate insights into clear, actionable plans.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Strong foundations in financial modeling, market research, and due diligence.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and quantitative abilities, proficient in Excel and financial modeling tools, with experience turning data into strategic insights.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication and presentation skills
• Adaptability: Understand different business models and industry dynamics. Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new information.
• Networking Skills: Proven track record in relationship-building and deal sourcing, with exhibited success in proactive networking activities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally with coursework in quantitative analysis.

Work Experience:

• Internship or work experience in a startup, private equity or venture capital unit of a company or firm.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $95,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $95,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.