Job Description
Cerity Partners Ventures (CPV) is hiring an Associate to join our team in Los Angeles. Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, CPV pioneered Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) for corporations, working with industry leaders like Avery Dennison, Kellogg, Olympus, T-Mobile, and more. With a team of 40+ investment professionals in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, CPV manages more than 15 corporate venture capital funds. Cerity Partners Ventures works closely with corporate clients to develop and execute innovation strategies. Associates source and qualify opportunities for some of the worldās most successful corporations to partner with and invest in startups. You will work on a collaborative team investing in startups relevant for food & agriculture, CPG, and industrial manufacturing leaders. Our team delivers high quality client service, strategic insights, commercial impact, and venture capital investment advisory. The Associate role is an opportunity to join a growing firm, with substantial mentorship and training from experienced venture capitalists. This position will be based in our Los Angeles Century City office. Primary Responsibilities Identify startups for investments and commercial partnerships Meet with entrepreneurs and evaluate their business plans and pitches Develop relationships with founders Track and report on other deal flow generated by our team Research industry sectors, trends, and market dynamics Assist with due diligence and in closing transactions Required Qualifications Candidates should bring a growth mindset for a professional services environment. Successful colleagues are detail-oriented self-starters with natural curiosity about business innovation. Minimum of a bachelorās degree, preferably with 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, financial services, or startup operating roles. Compensation Range $100,000 + Performance Bonus & Benefits Why Cerity Partners Cerity Partners Ventures is a leading practice within Cerity Partners, a top independent investment advisory firm with more than $150 billion in assets under management. Cerity Partners seeks to deliver financial advantage for institutions, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below are elements of compensation in addition to salary and annual performance bonus: Health, dental, and vision insurance Potential for performance bonuses based on successful investments 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match Flexible PTO policy Parental Leave Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships. Our people are the nucleus of Cerity Partners. Each colleague brings unique expertise, commitment and knowledge to the firm and it is by working together that we achieve our mission to have a positive impact on the financial well-being of our clients, colleagues and communities. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team and we'll be in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match for your skill set. Cerity Partners is one of the nationās leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in-house experts of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing objective financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We donāt just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $100 billion assets for our clients and we are routinely recognized as a Barronās Top 100 RIA firms in the nation. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of experts who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.
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