Analyst/Associate Job Role

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Lvp is a venture capital seed fund with a difference – we’re operating experts in the games sector, and we only ever invest in the games ecosystem.  That means we bring real experience and deep understanding. We invest in people. That means founders with the potential to build the best in the world; teams with terrific, creative games development skills, or fantastic ideas for revolutionary games technology or services…. and a vision that sets them apart. 

Job Responsibilities

Data / Research / Logging

  • Deal Flow logging: input and track companies on our internal CRM and screening deals
  • Help build our internal data tracking capabilities; tracking relevant metrics and signals within the market
  • Run market research to help identify new investment trends and opportunities

Financial modelling / DD

  • Build financial and analytical models to support investment team activity
  • Work with the leadership team in continuously shaping the company’s investment thesis, portfolio reporting and analysis
  • Participate in the due diligence and execution process, including cap table modelling, deal closing documentation etc

LP Communications / Fundraising

  • Creation of presentations and supporting material for future funds
  • In charge of regular newsletter update for our LP base
  • Organise access to data room, handle data requests from potential LPs etc
  • Writing and posting articles on social media about Lvp or our portfolio
  • Liaise with our LPs in deal flow intelligence and report compilation, as well as ad hoc requests

Sourcing

  • Systematically and proactively identify potential investment opportunities
  • Support wider investment team in sourcing potential deals, surface relevant information and connect with others in the industry

Portfolio support

  • Support the team in building out our internal ‘Lvp Platform’, providing shared resources for portfolio companies
  • Support in the planning and execution of Lvp events, for LPs, portfolio companies and industry contacts

Your Ideal Profile

  • Around 2-3 years of investment experience (VC, PE, investment banking, Data Tech, consulting) 
  • Degree / Masters in Economics, Mathematics or other relevant subject 
  • Outstanding analytical and strategic-thinking skills, combined with strong judgement, sense of responsibility and curiosity 
  • Motivation, passion, and adaptability in order to thrive in a fast paced, and rapidly moving environment
  • A self starter, able to operate independently and take on tasks as required in a decentralised and distributed organisational environment
  • Ability and willingness to collaborate with and support other team members
  • Experience with cash flow modelling and investment valuation techniques 
  • Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills
  • Investment experience (even at a personal level) appreciated 
  • Strong interest and/or experience in gaming or entertainment industry is a large plus
  • Unquestionable integrity, honesty and selflessness combined with a strong work ethic 

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive package, dependent on experience
  • Private Health Insurance 
  • Central London office location – Soho
  • Periodic travel overseas for offsites and events
  • Pension contribution 
  • 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays + company shutdown over Christmas
  • Flexible working policy, although we would expect 2-3 days a week in the office to begin; requirement to attend meetings in London on an ad-hoc basis
  • Job Type: Full-time