Intern Analyst

Cornerstone VC is a $25M venture capital fund with a unique ‘people first’ investment strategy, investing in pre-seed and seed stage tech businesses based in the UK. Cornerstone VC was born out of Cornerstone Partners, a leading UK angel network for diverse founding teams. To learn more about Cornerstone VC, please visit www.cornerstonevc.co

Job description:

We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, angel investing and venture capital with experience in high growth startups, consultancy and financial services. The successful applicant will work alongside our investment team to identify and evaluate potential investment targets and have a unique opportunity to support the team through the investment process (origination to portfolio management). This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic start-up environment, leveraging your creative, technical, and analytical skills to implement our core business and investment objectives.

• Internship Duration: Rolling contract
• Candidates must be based in the UK
• A competitive salary

Responsibilities:

• Originating and proposing new investment opportunities across the UK
• Screening: call and/or meet prospect founders and evaluate the opportunity
• Assess business presentations, business models and provide detailed analysis
• Performing industry landscape evaluations
• Conducting market sizing and competitor research
• Building financial models to stress test unit economics

Personality:

• Team player
• Ability to perform well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset, detail orientated with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in high growth environment

Desirable

• Financial modelling experience
• Angel Investment experience
• Previous financial services work experience
• Enrolled in a top tier university program (finance, business, law or engineering)

Cornerstone VC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our colleagues and recognise the important role that diversity of talent plays in the workplace. All applicants are welcome and will be given equal consideration, without attention to race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity or age.

Notes:

The information provided in this job description is not contractual and is subject to change in line with the needs of the business and market forces. The role-holder’s duties include but are not limited to those outlined above. The role-holder is expected to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested of them or as may be additionally assigned to the role from time to time