Senior Associate Investments

Senior Associate Investments

• Job number: 804557

• Primary position location: NSW- Sydney CBD

• Category: Finance

• Category: Strategy

• Work type: Permanent Full time

• Closing at: Nov :55 AEDT

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NAB Ventures is the venture arm of the National Australia Bank, a global initiative supporting entrepreneurs in Australia and offshore in their quest to build leading technology companies.

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Senior Associate, you will report to the NAB Ventures Executive, that's doubling down on winning together.

• NAB is investing in positive change.
• Looking for a Sydney based candidate who is passionate about the startup ecosystem and looking to build a career in VC investing.
• Work within a highly energetic and dynamic team.

In this Senior Associate role, you will

• Identifying attractive investment opportunities.
• Initiating, maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs and interacting with other venture investors, advisors, and colleagues at NAB.
• Participating in the deal closing process.
• Developing investment insights into areas of interest to the fund.
• Undertaking various work related to supporting existing portfolio companies.
• Collaborating with the team in all areas, but with a particular emphasis on providing financial analysis and due diligence support related to closing investment opportunities.
• Building relationships with business leaders and an understanding of the industry, market & competitor trends.

What you'll bring

• Prior work experience ideally at a venture capital fund, investment bank or consulting firm. Those with operating experience in business development, sales, product management or financial analyst roles will also be considered.
• Excellent quantitative analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Stakeholder management, relationship building, and strong communication skills with a proven track record engaging with and collaborating with the team, wider bank stakeholders and business sponsors, in addition to partners and at times other third parties.
• Ability to think on your feet and to communicate up and down business streams (both verbally and in writing).
• Demonstrable ability to build financial models and perform quantitative analysis necessary to assess unit economics and financial soundness.
• An established industry network within the Melbourne/Sydney venture capital and entrepreneurial community.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, for example Business, Economics or Engineering.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues' unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.

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If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.