VC Analyst - CDI

Early Metrics produces ratings and research to empower a changing economy. As an independent rating agency, they have developed a scientific methodology to reliably evaluate both qualitative and quantitative metrics in startups and SMEs. Moreover, they identify emerging technology trends across multiple industries. They, therefore, provide the right tools for decision-makers from funds and corporates to discover, qualify and engage with the best innovative players.

Early Metrics has rated +3500 European and international startups for over 280 clients among which several CAC40 and FTSE100 companies.

What you will do:

You will enter the venture ecosystem in an international company with a unique position in the innovation and startup world! As a VC Analyst, you will be integrated into a young, ambitious and passionate team.

You will take an active part in increasing our database of +4,000 rated startups and in providing our Fortune 500 clients and investors with great insights on the most dynamic startup ecosystems.

You will be trained to be rapidly autonomous and responsible for leading research on innovation topics and ratings of young and innovative companies for clients from different sectors (transport & mobility, energy, advisory, aerospace & defense, retail & FMCG, pharma & healthcare…)

Your main tasks will be:

1-Market research:

• Contribute to the production and delivery of our market research products (macro analysis, understanding of the innovation trends, startup selection, identification of the corporate initiatives on the market, etc.) in direct contact with our clients
• Screen the ecosystem in order to identify the best startups to enrich our database
• Identify top tech/innovation trends to anticipate the market evolutions and support the Ops department in their understanding of the ecosystem
• Produce content (market research, blog articles, white papers, etc) for our digital platforms

2-Ratings:

• Prepare and lead rating interviews with local and international entrepreneurs
• Produce financial and extra-financial analyses, based on a strong and backtested methodology you will be trained to follow
• Lead face-to-face presentations in front of key decision makers, in close collaboration with our Account Managers

Who you are:

• Education: Graduated from one of the Top Business or Engineering schools
• Previous successful experiences in innovation, strategy or operations (e.g. consulting firm, startup incubator or accelerator, open innovation department, etc.), with proven client-facing experience and good analytical skills
• Appetite for and good knowledge of the international startup ecosystems
• Previous experience in corporate finance / VC / PE is a plus
• Language: Bilingual in English and French (mandatory)

Also, people say that you have:

• Strong synthetic and analytical skills
• Strong ability to understand complex markets and innovation challenges
• Good knowledge of the startup ecosystem
• Digital and tech curiosity to leverage with our database and digital tools
• Strong communication skills: ability to speak in front of key decision makers
• Excellent organisational skills and capacity to work efficiently in full autonomy
• Ambition to join a fast-moving environment
• You recognise yourself in our corporate values: collective ambition, empowerment, and respect!

Date: April 2023 (flexible starting date)

3-rounds interview process:
1- HR interview to get to know each other
2- Practical interview around a business case to move forward
3- Last interview with one of the Co-founder