Venture Analyst

Drive innovation at AO Ventures by supporting the investment team in sourcing and evaluating cutting-edge startups, across the venture capital lifecycle
- Hybrid work with 2 days from home to ensure work-life balance
- Great perks including event tickets, onsite car parking and gym

Tennis is part of Australia’s cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis Australia (TA) we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game and the positive impact it can have on society.

Tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.


About the role

Reporting to the Director of Innovation and Ventures, as the Venture Analyst, you will support AO Ventures and play a critical role in supporting the investment team across all stages of the venture capital lifecycle — from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio management and reporting.

You will work closely with the General Partners and broader team to identify high-potential early-stage companies, assist in investment decisions, and contribute to the growth and success of AO Ventures’ portfolio.

In this role you will:

- Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management - proactively source and manage high-potential startups aligned with AO Ventures’ investment thesis
- Due Diligence & Investment Analysis - conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling.
- Portfolio Management & Support
- act as a key point of contact for portfolio companies, supporting them post-investment.
- Fund Operations & Reporting - support compliance requirements, and the preparation of quarterly reports and updates for Limited Partners (LPs).
- AO Startups Program - assist in the growth, selection and onboarding of startups into the AO Startups piloting program.

Note - this is a 6 month max term contract

About you

With a passion for tennis and a strong desire to contribute to the growth of our game, you will possess significant experience coaching performance tennis players and delivering tennis performance coaching education.

Additionally, you will bring:

- Advanced expertise with software platforms customarily used in funds management
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate business models, especially at an early stage
- Previous work experience in similar roles at venture firms
- Strong track record working with or advising in startups
- Proven knowledge of the sports industry, ideally with startups or in investment
- Refined interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- Demonstrated resilience and solution-focused approach to all issues
- Multi-lingual capability, especially fluent in Spanish
- You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What’s in it for you?
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Tickets to the Australian Open & Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
- Onsite gym & tennis facilities
- Flexible working practices & free car parking
- Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

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