POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Private Equity Analyst/Associate Intern
Organization: Skylight Capital
Location: San Francisco, CA
Background: Based in San Francisco, California, Skylight Capital was formed to invest in or acquire companies in the Western U.S. with $1.0 to $4.0 million EBITDA. The firm's capital may be used to provide full or partial liquidity to entrepreneurs, family members, estates, passive
investors, or corporate owners. Skylight will also consider minority investments for growth.
Please visit our website at www.skylight-capital.com to learn more about our firm.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The primary responsibility of the Analyst Intern will be to assist Skylight Capital with finding and analyzing new investment opportunities. In addition, the role will likely involve performing due diligence on live deals, helping to set up proper tracking systems for new deals & contacts, and potentially working with Skylight portfolio companies. The work will entail conducting research which will help to determine whether or not to proceed with an investment
opportunity. Candidates must feel comfortable spending a meaningful portion of each day on the phone and doing research on potential investment opportunities. Candidates must also be self-motivated and feel comfortable working with limited supervision. The ideal candidate will bring an ability to develop and build superior methods for finding and evaluating new deals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sourcing new deals
- Work with sourcing team to figure out the most effective way to maximize the flow of new deals from Skylight’s
network of deal intermediaries
- Develop e-mail campaigns to network of deal intermediaries
Evaluating new deals
- Provide an initial filter for new deals against Skylight’s investment criteria
- Participate in the initial stages of deal evaluation
Market/Industry research
- Conduct financial, economic and market analysis
- Organize research in a clear and concise manner
Monitoring sourcing activity
- Maintain contact management database
- Maintain new deal tracking report
- Maintain sourcing activity log
Portfolio analysis
- Assisting Skylight with special projects relating to current portfolio companies
Three Embarcadero Center, Suite 2330 • San Francisco, CA 94111 • p: (415) 591-1325 • Fax (415) 358-9977
www.skylight-capital.com
Skylight Capital
HIRING CRITERIA
Criteria for Selection:
- Ability to excel with limited supervision
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Methodical with a strong attention to detail
Educational Requirements:
- Must be at least a Junior with intentions to graduate before June, 2010.
COMPENSATION & REQUIREMENTS OF ROLE
Compensation:
- This role has limited compensation available. Skylight will provide a monthly stipend of $1,000/month with a potential bonus pending the completion
of several of Skylight’s deals that are in-process. Should a bonus be paid, it will likely be $3,000 - $5,000 per deal
Requirements of Role:
- Candidate will need to commit to working 10-20 hours per week, ideally in San Francisco, CA but working remotely can be arranged
- Candidate will need to be able to provide their own laptop should they be asked
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a resume AND answers to the questions below via e-mail to Rebecca Almanza at rebecca@skylight-capital.com
Application Questions:
In lieu of a cover letter, please provide answer to the following 3 questions [please limit each answer to 1 paragraph]:
1. What aspect of your background (personal or professional) makes you an ideal candidate for this job?
2. Where do you hope to see your career in 3-5 years?
3. What was the last book you read?
NOTE: Please do not follow-up via phone. If you require follow-up, email Rebecca directly
Skylight Investors is an equal opportunity employer.
Position: Private Equity Analyst/Associate Intern
Organization: Skylight Capital
Location: San Francisco, CA
Background: Based in San Francisco, California, Skylight Capital was formed to invest in or acquire companies in the Western U.S. with $1.0 to $4.0 million EBITDA. The firm's capital may be used to provide full or partial liquidity to entrepreneurs, family members, estates, passive
investors, or corporate owners. Skylight will also consider minority investments for growth.
Please visit our website at www.skylight-capital.com to learn more about our firm.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The primary responsibility of the Analyst Intern will be to assist Skylight Capital with finding and analyzing new investment opportunities. In addition, the role will likely involve performing due diligence on live deals, helping to set up proper tracking systems for new deals & contacts, and potentially working with Skylight portfolio companies. The work will entail conducting research which will help to determine whether or not to proceed with an investment
opportunity. Candidates must feel comfortable spending a meaningful portion of each day on the phone and doing research on potential investment opportunities. Candidates must also be self-motivated and feel comfortable working with limited supervision. The ideal candidate will bring an ability to develop and build superior methods for finding and evaluating new deals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sourcing new deals
- Work with sourcing team to figure out the most effective way to maximize the flow of new deals from Skylight’s
network of deal intermediaries
- Develop e-mail campaigns to network of deal intermediaries
Evaluating new deals
- Provide an initial filter for new deals against Skylight’s investment criteria
- Participate in the initial stages of deal evaluation
Market/Industry research
- Conduct financial, economic and market analysis
- Organize research in a clear and concise manner
Monitoring sourcing activity
- Maintain contact management database
- Maintain new deal tracking report
- Maintain sourcing activity log
Portfolio analysis
- Assisting Skylight with special projects relating to current portfolio companies
Three Embarcadero Center, Suite 2330 • San Francisco, CA 94111 • p: (415) 591-1325 • Fax (415) 358-9977
www.skylight-capital.com
Skylight Capital
HIRING CRITERIA
Criteria for Selection:
- Ability to excel with limited supervision
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Methodical with a strong attention to detail
Educational Requirements:
- Must be at least a Junior with intentions to graduate before June, 2010.
COMPENSATION & REQUIREMENTS OF ROLE
Compensation:
- This role has limited compensation available. Skylight will provide a monthly stipend of $1,000/month with a potential bonus pending the completion
of several of Skylight’s deals that are in-process. Should a bonus be paid, it will likely be $3,000 - $5,000 per deal
Requirements of Role:
- Candidate will need to commit to working 10-20 hours per week, ideally in San Francisco, CA but working remotely can be arranged
- Candidate will need to be able to provide their own laptop should they be asked
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a resume AND answers to the questions below via e-mail to Rebecca Almanza at rebecca@skylight-capital.com
Application Questions:
In lieu of a cover letter, please provide answer to the following 3 questions [please limit each answer to 1 paragraph]:
1. What aspect of your background (personal or professional) makes you an ideal candidate for this job?
2. Where do you hope to see your career in 3-5 years?
3. What was the last book you read?
NOTE: Please do not follow-up via phone. If you require follow-up, email Rebecca directly
Skylight Investors is an equal opportunity employer.
