What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Analyst position at Sidekick Partners?
www.sidekickpartners.com
October 2024
Operations Analyst / Chief of Staff
Job Description
Sidekick is seeking a full-time Operations Analyst (or Chief of Staff). This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of venture capital, including investment decisions, fund management, portfolio company support, and other fund-related activities. The position will be based in Dallas-Fort Worth or New York City, and it will be in-office at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
§ Assist investment team with market research, channel checks, competitive analyses, founder references, and other due diligence
§ Help manage the investment pipeline, including preparing and sending a weekly deal pipeline summary
§ Help prepare materials for internal team meetings and external investor updates
§ Maintain internal databases, including portfolio company valuations
§ Help monitor existing portfolio companies, including interaction with founders
§ Manage a wide variety of ad hoc projects
Skills, abilities, and personality
§ High integrity and low ego
§ Good listener
§ Strong work ethic – this is not a 9-to-5 role; you will work evenings and most weekends
§ Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently
§ Comfort with public speaking and cold calling
§ High level of maturity and discretion for confidential information
§ Very well-organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented
§ Exceptional with Microsoft Excel and analysis
Ideal candidates meet one or more of the following criteria
§ Recent graduate with up to 3 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, tech, or startups
§ Strong desire to grow within the venture capital and startup communities
How to apply
Please complete this survey form, and upload your pdf resume. A gmail account is required for the resume upload.
Survey: https://forms.gle/qiEWEpAsB3Vd7xkF9
Note: We will only consider applicants who apply via the survey form above.
Company
Sidekick is a venture capital fund with offices in Dallas-Fort Worth and New York City. Sidekick invests in the technology and consumer industries and has invested in more than 90 early-stage companies since the firm was founded in 2013. Portfolio companies include:
§ Halo Top – one of the largest ice cream companies in the United States by pints sold. Acquired.
§ Chronograph – market leading software company that provides data to private equity funds.
§ DailyPay – one of the largest and fastest growing fintech payroll factoring companies.
§ Ring – largest consumer tech video doorbell and home security company. Acquired by Amazon.
§ Rebuy – market leading software company in the Shopify ecosystem.
§ HealthJoy – large healthtech benefits management platform.
§ Evereden – large and fast growing baby and family skincare brand.
§ Nutpods – large and fast growing non-dairy coffee creamer company. Acquired.
www.sidekickpartners.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $85,000