Associate

Who we are.

Tusk Ventures is a new approach in the startup ecosystem where bold ideas meet world class execution – and the world changes because of it. Providing tailored regulatory services to both startups and growing companies in various industries, Tusk Ventures offers world-class regulatory, communications, and strategic expertise to help businesses navigate politics, expand into new markets, and reduce regulatory risk.

The Role.

As an Associate, you will report to the Head of Business Development, and perform financial and organizational diligence on potential portfolio companies, execute strategic sourcing processes, and collaborate with Tusk Ventures stakeholders and portfolio company team members. Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating potential engagements through financial due diligence, market research and competitive analysis as well as assisting in the preparation of diligence materials and reports.
• Conducting research which includes landscape analysis, competitive analysis, and industry research.
• Implementing a high-quality sourcing process.
• Leveraging Tusk Ventures resources and relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Leveraging your personal network to identify new business opportunities.
• Supporting the leadership team with internal operating and reporting systems, including but not limited to business development efforts and data analysis.
• Ongoing process improvement and implementation of best practices.
• Collaborating with others on the team to identify new opportunities for developing deliverables such as content, programming, and internal tools/resources/products.

What we look for from you.

• 3-6 years of previous relevant experience in diligence and sourcing, preferably in an investment banking or private investing context.
• Expansive network to leverage in sourcing.
• Demonstrated interest in network building.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
• Entrepreneurial, analytical, proactive, team player.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, attention to detail.
• Familiar with project management methodologies and systems.
• Ability to divide attention among multiple projects and under tight deadlines.

What you’ll get from us.

Tusk Ventures believes that treating employees well helps the whole company prosper. Benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salary.
• 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation.
• 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, vision with dependents and spouses 80% covered.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Fully paid four months of parental leave.
• Covered cell phone service.
• Hybrid work environment.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $130,000 and $170,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and network.

Tusk Ventures is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist, at evanie@tuskholdings.com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will receive a response.

We have moved this job posting to the Tusk Ventures LinkedIn page. If you have already applied, we have received your resume and you do not need to resubmit it.

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