What are the responsibilities and job description for the I&I Associate (Investigation and Integration Associate) position at unybrands?
unybrands was founded in 2020 by a group of partners who shared a common vision to create the leading next-generation e-commerce platform for micro-brands. The company operates globally, with our headquarters located in Miami and additional teams based in Berlin, London, New York, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.
unybrands acquires e-commerce brands that operate on and off Amazon. unybrands integrates the brands into its platform, optimizes the business operations and economics, and expands to new product lines and geographies. With us, e-commerce brands reach new heights with expert operators and infrastructure.
About the role
The I&I Associate will support the team in evaluating new acquisition opportunities, leading due diligence processes and overseeing the integration of new acquisitions into the unybrands ecosystem. The Associate will work as part of the US Investments and Integration team and will report to the Director. This is a great opportunity to join a world-class team at the forefront of an emerging industry in e-commerce. The role marries the analytical rigor of an investment role with the fast-paced dynamics of a start-up environment. You will be able to quickly grow into a leading member of the I&I team and help shape the future of unybrands and the future of the D2C consumer brands industry.
Responsibilities include-but not limited to:
- As an Associate on the I&I team, you will contribute to the sourcing, evaluation and execution of investment opportunities.
- You will be responsible for the research, valuation and diligence execution as well as helping the production of supporting materials for the investment committee.
- You will also help develop growth strategies for the brands, prepare a seamless integration into the unybrands ecosystem and monitor brand performance post-acquisition.
A successful team member will have:
- 2 years of working experience in investment banking, private equity or management consulting.
- Experience in consulting or evaluating e-commerce companies is a plus.
- Ability to take responsibility on multiple work streams and a hands-on mentality.
unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes.
