Job Description
Fifth Down Capital is an investment firm that focuses on venture and growth-stage private companies in the global internet, software, consumer and fintech industries. Our objective is to back talented individuals leveraging technology/innovation to create, reimagine, or enhance the future of our society.
Position
Fifth Down has been, and desires to remain, a nimble team. This position will entail significant responsibility and work ethic, as you will work directly with the firm’s three Partners across all aspects of the portfolio. As a member of the investment team, your primary role will be to assist in the evaluation of potential investments and the management of our growing portfolio. You will have direct interaction with the partners, operating partners, portfolio company management teams, and key members of the unique Fifth Down network.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Investment due diligence, evaluation and recommendations
- Financial and operating modeling
- Preparation of investment memoranda and related analyses
- Investor communications
- Portfolio company analysis, collaboration and hands-on support
- Industry research
- Maintaining key firm databases
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3+ years of professional experience in technology or finance (including venture capital, private equity, investment banking) or consulting
- Positive attitude, good instincts, and self-motivation
- Highly analytical and detailed oriented, with ability to evaluate financial statements and lead financial analysis
- Good project management, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple, complex and competing priorities
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a technical field preferred but not required
