VC Associate @ TCV in San Francisco, CA

WHAT WE SEEK We are looking for Associates to join our Application Software group in NYC and the Bay Area. As an Associate, you will play a critical role in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio management. Our Associate Program runs for three years. Our team is looking for a balance of hustle, high intellectual / analytical rigor, strong EQ and team orientation, independent thinking, and a true passion for technology and growth investing. We want someone who will thrive in a lean organization, operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO (ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES) Evaluation Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct due diligence, including market/customer research, business analysis, financials/modeling, expert calls, memos, etc. Our investment teams are lean, so the Associate role runs a core part of our diligence process Thematic Investment Origination Identify sectors and/or themes of coverage and originate targeted investment opportunities in that context based on research on markets and companies Interact with CEOs and senior executives to build relationships, diligence their companies, assess their needs, and determine the potential for a TCV partnership We hustle to drive the best results and strive to win as a team. Our team works together to help each other identify the best opportunities and we work in a flat and collaborative environment Portfolio Management / Other General support of the firm’s investment activities, including participation at management and board meetings, and monitoring and partnering on growth initiatives with portfolio companies WHAT YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Experience Between 1 – 4 years experience at an investment bank or other investment fund; Top ranked (from latest performance review) Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent Skills & Competencies Hunger and tenacity; relentlessness in working through obstacles to achieve extraordinary results, habit of taking initiative to make things happen Passion and intellectual curiosity about tech and growth investing – excitement to go deep and pursue big ideas, open-mindedness and desire to grow and learn constantly Strong understanding of business fundamentals; ability to identify key questions about a potential investment and gain understanding of products, competitive differentiation, category creation, revenue opportunities, growth stages, management teams, etc. Critical thinking: ability to synthesize information into compelling narratives and to discuss pros and cons with intellectual honesty and humility Strong technical skills and modeling ability; capability to conduct thorough and accurate analyses with speed and use data to pressure test hypotheses