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Venture Capital Investment Associate
Finance (OLD) Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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What is Two Sigma and why apply for a job with us?
Two Sigma is a career destination for the intellectually curious who want to learn, invent, and create. The people of Two Sigma – a dynamic and diverse group of scientists, engineers, and business professionals – are accomplished analytical thinkers and passionate problem solvers.
We are a technology company that applies a rigorous, scientific method-based approach to investment management. Since our founding in 2001, Two Sigma’s vision has been to develop technological innovations that intelligently analyze the world’s data to consistently deliver value for our clients.
Two Sigma Ventures
Two Sigma Ventures is a division of Company and invests in companies run by highly driven people with potentially world-changing ideas. We seek out people using technology, computing, mathematics, or data to tackle hard problems, and we aim to help them thrive.
At Two Sigma Ventures, we invest in companies in various stages of growth and across a variety of industry segments. We have a particular passion for companies applying new and advanced technology—big data, machine learning, distributed/parallel computing, artificial intelligence, advanced hardware, and beyond—to new spaces where it can make a dramatic impact, like healthcare, education, and other sectors. We invest the proprietary capital of Two Sigma, so we're more long-term oriented and flexible than many VC investors. We can offer the support of a number of professionals across Two Sigma Ventures and Two Sigma Investments, including engineers, developers, researchers, data junkies, and more, in an effort to help the companies we partner with grow and succeed.
Some of our recent investments include:
Anki. Robotics and artificial intelligence powering a car-racing video game brought into the tactical world
Floored. A 3D space visualization software company that's changing the way we'll remotely interact with physical spaces
Kickboard. A performance analytics software solution for K-12 schools to help schools fulfill their educational mission
Symcat. A mobile and web-based data-oriented health analytics and triage platform that makes medical care more efficient
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. A VC startup focused on early-stage innovation around New York City
Venture Capital Investment Associate Position
Two Sigma Ventures is seeking an Investment Associate to be a hands-on contributor to our venture capital investments in innovative companies who are applying science and technology to tackle hard problems, providing opportunities including, but not limited to:
Joining a small team and therefore receiving significant responsibility and experience early in a career;
Working with the TSV team, and many other groups within Two Sigma, in all aspects of the investment process, including sourcing, deal evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and ongoing portfolio management.
Requirements Include:
-A bachelor’s degree from a top university.
-2-4 years of relevant work experience within a technology driven role, which could include product management at a tech company, founding your own start-up, management consulting focused on a high-growth tech sector, or prior experience as an analyst/associate at another VC fund.
-Experience with and passion for technology and science, which could include some computer science or advanced math training.
-Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
-Self-motivation and a strong work ethic.
-Investment acumen.