**We're Hiring An Analyst** 😎 👨🏫 👩🏫
At our core, we believe that traditional industries can be revolutionized by using specialized software and data-driven technologies. We're investing behind entrepreneurs who are building mission-critical software companies that are reshaping the dynamics of how money, goods, and data flow across the economy (US & Latin America).
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate has experience doing research for early-stage venture investing, or working in product at a startup. This person will support the firm's investment research, support the investment process, and take an active role in developing investment theses.
This is a full-time role based in the desired locations in Latin America: Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. The role will be remote with the ability to travel to the U.S. Zenda is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Zenda investment team across all thesis development and investment activities including sourcing, diligence, and post-investment support.
- Support research on a broad range of topics for investment opportunities including user interviews, surveys, and general market research.
- Help build and maintain a network of B2B founders, operators and investors across several industries in the U.S. and LATAM.
Attributes & Skills
- Experience doing sourcing, research, and diligence in early-stage venture investing, or working in a product role at a startup.
- Fluent in English, and Spanish is a plus.
- Passionate about early-stage investing and company building.
- Driven, and can thrive in an environment with a high degree of ambiguity.
- Curious about different markets, opportunity areas, and energized by learning.
- Applies a methodical approach to understanding business opportunities, yet is flexible to learn on the job as needed.
- Expresses excellence through fast action while keeping an eye on accomplishing the objective with quality and aesthetics.
- Values clear communication. Demonstrates empathy for others and operates with a strong sense of integrity and open-mindedness.
- Able to develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and personalities.
Application Details
If interested, please email er@zenda.vc and jeff@zenda.vc with your LinkedIn profile and resume, along with responses (no more than 300 words each) to the following questions:
1. What is your superpower, and how does that align with this role?
2. Given our sectors and stage of interest, what early-stage company do you believe would be a strong investment opportunity for Zenda. What factors make it stand out, and why should we consider it?
3. Which investment thesis or trend do you believe is overhyped?
4. What skills or areas of expertise are you actively working on improving outside of work?
If we feel that you could be a fit, we’ll reach out to you directly. Onwards!
cc: Esteban Reyes, Jeffrey Dong