NBA Equity Senior Associate

WORK OPTION:  4 days/week in the NY office

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.  To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

The position will play a crucial role in the management of the portfolio of NBA Equity, the NBA’s corporate venture capital division.  This person will be responsible for monitoring portfolio companies' progress and actively working with portfolio companies to help scale their business. In addition to liaising the portfolio company with NBA internal commercial teams to drive additional growth from the NBA’s side, this position will work closely with outside investors and potential clients to develop new businesses and help raise future fundraise. 

Major Responsibilities:

Portfolio Support

• Work closely with portfolio companies to identify critical operating challenges and find ways to leverage NBA Equity’s network and capabilities to address those matters. 

• Actively engage internal subject matter experts, commercial partners, and NBA teams to provide impactful insights and growth opportunities. 

• Help business development opportunities outside the NBA, including finding new clients and synergy opportunities with other organizations.
   

Portfolio Management

• Monitor and analyze existing portfolio companies, tracking key performance indicators and financial metrics, while comparing to market standards and competition.

• Develop and maintain our company database to track key industry metrics and serve as an internal benchmarking tool.

• Assist in preparing progress reports and presentations to the Investment Committee and Board of Governors, including return analysis.

Fundraising / Exit 

• Conduct detailed runway analysis and valuation exercises to prepare for the next fundraising rounds and identify future interested investors.

• Maintain a high understanding of potential exit opportunities and consider pathways to execution.

Investment Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective investments, including financial analysis, market research, competitive landscape assessment, and risk evaluation.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts internally to assess strategic fit and upside potential within the organization. 

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• Strong analytical ability and proficiency in financial modeling, business valuation, and data analysis

• Knowledge and passion for startup ecosystems, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

• Team player who can work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment internally and network externally.

• Creative & innovative thinker with an analytical & entrepreneurial mindset with a strong “can do” attitude.

• Ability to proactively catch what our portfolio companies need and link it to the right internal or external partners.

Required Education/Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 – 7 years of relevant experience.

• Consulting or investment banking experience, with startup experience a major plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field. 

• Advanced degrees such as MBA preferred.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.