Associate, Growth Investments

5 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Novo Holdings Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

Novo Holdings is a leading investment company that manages the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our mission is to improve people's health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on our assets.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Investment Associate to join our Growth Investments team in San Francisco. The successful candidate will contribute to the identification, origination, evaluation, diligence, and negotiation of new investments, as well as asset management activities within our growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new investment opportunities and synthesize findings in the form of PowerPoint presentations, Word memos, and Excel models for internal discussions.
  • Participate in preparing all aspects of internal investment documentation, including PowerPoint presentations, Word memos, and Excel models, to be presented to governing bodies of Novo Holdings.
  • Manage projects by taking the lead on scoping and managing the content and timing of relevant due diligence streams related to investment projects and portfolio companies.
  • Create models in Excel to assess new potential and current investments, including bottom-up operational forecasting, valuation models, and capital structure models.
  • Expand industry expertise through desktop research, external meetings, expert calls, external advisors, and conferences.
  • Leverage the knowledge and capabilities of the broader Novo Holdings team and collaborate with other departments and colleagues on investment projects in overlapping industries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution.
  • 2+ years of experience at a top investment bank or leading consultancy or leading investment organization.
  • Strong financial modeling skill set.
  • An interest in life sciences.

Personal Qualifications

  • Independent, self-motivated, strong work ethic, and resourceful.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build good relationships, and works well in teams.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ambitious, proactive, and structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong sense of integrity and high ethical standards.

Working at Novo Holdings

We are committed to developing our internal talent and have a long track record of promotion to the senior levels of our team. Our size, evergreen platform, and diversification across sector, stage, and geography provide an excellent training ground for career development. We have a respectful and collaborative work culture where everyone's opinion is valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • Retirement plan.
  • 5 months of parental leave regardless of gender.
  • Commuting reimbursement.
  • One Medical membership.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Family planning benefits.
  • Home internet reimbursement.
  • Daily catered lunches.
  • Generous PTO and holiday time.


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