Please send resume and cover letter to me @ chaohwac@gmail.com
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Position
Enspire Capital is looking for a full-time Associate. The Associate will play a critical role in supporting the firm's due diligence efforts, identifying investment opportunities, and monitoring and assisting our client's portfolio companies. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain exposure to the venture business alongside a group of highly accomplished investors and entrepreneurs. The associate will be an integral member of the team and will be involved in all aspects of the investment process.
Location
The position will be based in Taipei, Taiwan.
Requirement
Candidate should have strong writing, analytical (qualitative and quantitative), technical, and interpersonal skills required for success in a small but fast moving team environment, including:
• Record of achievement at top tier undergraduate programs in tech or science related fields. MBA preferred.
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English
• 2+ years total work experience in venture capital, strategy consulting, corporate business development or investment banking preferred but not mandatory
• Supporting existing portfolio company investments through ongoing analysis and review with other investment professionals in the firm
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in written presentations and orally, to senior management
• Strategic thinker with orientation to detail, deadlines, process and project management, with proven ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Strong value system with great integrity, impeccable ethics, demonstrated personal and professional leadership
Responsibilities
• Deal Sourcing
Market outreach, both primary and secondary
Business plan analysis, including meetings with potential investments
Consulting and meeting with market analysts and market research firms
Attending trade shows, investment conferences and other relevant events
Networking with other industry experts
Consulting lawyers and accountants
• Due Diligence
Reviewing target companies financial history and analyzing projections
Researching and talking to customers and competitors
Interviewing and gathering information from industry experts
Working with technical consultants to evaluate technologies
Conducting background checks on management
Talking with previous investors
Building financial valuation models
• Supporting Portfolio Companies
Helping conduct research on behalf of the company
Attending the Board’s meetings
Supporting and advising the management team
Finding and screening possible management candidates
Working with potential acquirers of the company
Helping acquire other companies and finding new sources of capital
Start Date: July 2010
Compensation: Competitive