VC Analyst @ Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI

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<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <h3><b>AT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, WE ARE STRONG, INNOVATIVE AND GROWING. WE INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE. WE CARE AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE.</b></h3> <h3></h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><b>At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust.  </b>That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.</p> <p><b>We’re strong and growing.  </b>In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We’re strong, innovative and growing.</p> <p><b>We invest in our people.  </b>We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.</p> <p><b>We care.  </b>We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they’re passionate about.</p> <p>Through our venture capital investments, NM Is bringing together the strength and scale of a 166-year-old Fortune 500 company with leading-edge innovations of startups to re-imagine the way things could be.</p> <h3></h3> <h3>WHAT WILL YOU DO?</h3> <p>The Venture Capital Analyst is responsible for providing complex financial analysis as a key member of the Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures team. The role will involve assisting in the evaluation of new venture capital investments, performing detailed financial analysis on existing investments and providing ongoing monitoring of the complete venture capital portfolio. The Venture Capital Analyst will create detailed analysis that supports the Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures team and key financial reporting stakeholders.</p> <h3>HOW YOU WILL DO IT:</h3> <ul> <li> Ability to build detailed financial models and create valuation analyses using multiple techniques including comparable company, comparable transaction and discounted cash flow analyses.</li> <li> Create industry overview pieces to influence and support where Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures should be investing.</li> <li> Provide detailed business due diligence as part of investment evaluation process.</li> <li> Support the investment team in the creation of investment due diligence memos prepared for the investment committee.</li> <li> Lead the ongoing valuation and performance tracking of the entire venture capital portfolio.</li> <li> Interact with senior members of the venture capital team on a daily basis and engage with key business partners across the organization.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <h3>BRING YOUR BEST! WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:</h3> <ul> <li> Four-year undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics and a track record of academic excellence.</li> <li> MBA or 1-3 years of investing experience preferred.</li> <li> A broad knowledge of investing and venture capital, an understanding of the economic forces affecting the industries we invest in.</li> <li> Proficiency in accounting, strong financial modeling skills and a deep intellectual curiosity.</li> <li> The ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders including senior leadership.</li> <li> Proactive, forward-focused thinker.</li> <li> Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.</li> </ul>

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