Senior Analyst, Venture Capital

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Description Role Overview: HighVista is actively seeking an entrepreneurial individual to support our growing venture capital practice. HighVista has a deep history of investing in venture capital, having raised 19 previous funds focused predominantly on early-stage venture capital. In this role, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a multitude of venture capital strategies and investment types, including primary fund investments, co-investments, and secondary investments. The Senior Analyst role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a knowledge of venture capital and pursue a career in the industry. Core Responsibilities: - Screening new investment opportunities, including reviewing offering materials, preparing for and participating in meetings with fund managers, and conducting detailed due diligence. - Analyzing and monitoring the performance of the firm’s existing fund managers and underlying portfolio companies, and conducting on-going diligence. - Completing analytical projects pertaining to portfolio construction, industry trends or organizational strategy, and writing research-based papers as needed. - Creating and maintaining portfolio models and other anal...