Portage is a fintech and financial services-focused global investor that partners with some of the world's most innovative companies. Portage invests globally across key sector verticals, including wealth and asset management, insurance, consumer and small business finance, as well as payments. The Portage team has deep entrepreneurial and industry experience and provides founders with privileged access to the firm's partners, in-house value creation experts, and broader global ecosystem. Portage currently deploys capital through both its Venture strategy and its later-stage Capital Solutions strategy. The firm has offices in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Paris, and London.
Position Overview
The Portage Capital Solutions team is looking for an individual who is highly analytical and deeply passionate about fintech and financial services to join our team in New York or Toronto as an Investment Intern. This role focuses on evaluating growth and later-stage investment opportunities and providing steadfast support to our portfolio companies.
Your Responsibilities
Assisting in investment theses development to identify themes and investable opportunities
Owning analyses on new investment opportunities (e.g., financial, market, and company diligence), with relevant oversight
Developing a deep understanding of our portfolio companies and how their performance and outlook are evolving over time; supporting our portfolio companies on strategic initiatives
Supporting portfolio and fund analysis, including tracking our pipeline and consolidating KPIs across the portfolio
Experience and Qualifications
Self-driven with the ability to take initiative, prioritize, anticipate, and operate with limited guidance while managing multiple workstreams
Analytical and comfortable structuring quantitative analysis
Grit and team mentality, willingness to do whatever it takes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets concisely
Demonstrated interest in financial services and technology
We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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