Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) is hiring an Associate to join our team in Los Angeles. Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, CPV pioneered Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) for corporations, working with industry leaders like Avery Dennison, Kellogg, Olympus, T-Mobile, and more. With a team of 40+ investment professionals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, CPV manages more than 15 corporate venture capital funds.
Cerity Partners Ventures works closely with corporate clients to develop and execute innovation strategies. Associates source and qualify opportunities for some of the world’s most successful corporations to partner with and invest in startups. You will work on a collaborative team investing in startups relevant for food & agriculture, CPG, and industrial manufacturing leaders.
Our team delivers high quality client service, strategic insights, commercial impact, and venture capital investment advisory. The Associate role is an opportunity to join a growing firm, with substantial mentorship and training from experienced venture capitalists.
This position will be based in our Los Angeles Century City office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify startups for investments and commercial partnerships
- Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches
- Develop relationships with founders
- Track and report on other deal flow generated by our team
- Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics
- Assist with due diligence and in closing transactions
Required Qualifications.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, financial services, or startup operating roles.
- Candidates should bring a growth mindset for a professional services environment.
- Successful colleagues are detail-oriented self-starters with natural curiosity about business innovation
Compensation Range
$100,000 + Performance Bonus & Benefits
Why Cerity Partners
Cerity Partners Ventures is a leading practice within Cerity Partners, a top independent investment advisory firm with more than $150 billion in assets under management. Cerity Partners seeks to deliver financial advantage for institutions, family offices, and high net worth individuals.
Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below are elements of compensation in addition to salary and annual performance bonus:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Potential for performance bonuses based on successful investments
- 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
- Flexible PTO policy
- Parental Leave
Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in consulting, financial services, or startup operating roles
- Growth mindset in a professional services environment
- Detail-oriented, self-starting, and naturally curious about business innovation
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
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