Flourish is a global venture firm that backs disruptive technology companies whose entrepreneurs seek to redefine the financial services sector and whose innovations help people achieve financial health and prosperity.
Flourish invests at the early stage across key investment themes. With over $850M of capital under management, our global portfolio spans across North America, South America, Asia and Africa. Our current portfolio includes 80+ fintech innovators across disruptive categories including challenger banks, embedded finance, infrastructure, insurtech, personal finance and regtech. In addition to our venture investments, we also partner with policymakers, thought leaders, and regulators.
Our team of dedicated, global specialists is culturally and geographically diverse. We are a small, flat team that combines a high degree of autonomy with a culture of close collaboration. We strive to be close to the entrepreneurs we support and to understand the people they serve.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to work with our team based in São Paulo supporting our LatAm Financial Health portfolio.
The candidate will be primarily responsible for helping to source and evaluate new investment opportunities, perform due diligence and market research, and support existing portfolio companies. The analyst program features the chance to work closely with C-suite leaders at exciting fast-growth start-ups, and gain direct exposure to the early stage venture capital ecosystem.
This individual’s responsibilities will include the following:
Responsibilities:
Driving the financial modeling efforts and leading the valuation analysis across all stages of the investment lifecycle;
Actively contributing to managing the investment pipeline and evaluating new business ideas;
Evaluating market trends and helping to develop perspectives on emerging investment themes (e.g., market landscaping);
Supporting due diligence and deal execution efforts for prospective investments (e.g., conducting competitive analysis; preparing investment memos);
Facilitating portfolio engagement efforts and post-close performance management;
Communicating and collaborating internally to advance Flourish’s strategy and mission, and support on a variety of events and other projects, as needed.
Education, Experience and Requirements:
2-4 years of professional experience conducting company evaluation and financial analyses at an investment bank, venture capital / private equity fund, corporate investment role, consulting firm, or operator;
Strategic thinker with outstanding analytical, deal evaluation, and excel modeling skills;
High-energy and independent self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, and great teammate;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Intellectual curiosity about and/or direct experience working in the financial services sector;
Prior demonstrated interest in / experience with creating positive social impact;
Language Skills: Fluent in Portuguese and English, conversational in Spanish;
Location: São Paulo-based, with a hybrid work model that includes in-person meetings, participation in events/conferences, as well as domestic and international travel.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
Flourish is a small team of diverse individuals dedicated to the vision of bringing Fair Finance systems to all. We have a high bar of hiring values-aligned, mission-driven team members, so in turn we strive to offer best in class benefits and market driven compensation.
In addition to our competitive pay and inclusive carry plan, Flourish Ventures offers medical benefits, unlimited PTO, pension plan, and a 16-week parental leave policy. We offer perks including monthly wellness stipend, free coaching and therapy sessions, professional development stipend, and an annual international team retreat.
This is a full-time (CTL), salaried role.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Flourish firmly believes that diversity and inclusion make us more successful in our work, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
