A Career with Point72’s Valuation team

The Point72 Valuation team manages the valuation of various investments ranging from the exchange traded products to derivatives traded in OTC markets, including equities, listed futures/options, bonds, fixed income OTC derivatives (interest rate swaps/swaptions, FX spot/forwards/options), credit derivatives, commodity products, venture capital and private equities. The Valuation team provides valuations and P&L for investments for portfolio managers, the Risk team, and senior management.

What you’ll do

Manage the valuation and models for various products, such as Credit derivatives, interest rate swaps/swaptions, FX derivatives, Government bond, and Corporate bonds.

Manage process to control market data inputs to the valuation models (yield curve, inflation curve, volatility surfaces, credit curves etc.) and ensure the valuation process is in compliance with Point72’s valuation policy.

Perform price testing analysis with counterparty valuation and other 3rd party vendors’ prices such as Bloomberg or Markit. Maintain the valuation support as evidence that investment valuation is accurate.

Liaise with front office, risk team, and other supporting teams about pricing, valuation, P&L, and valuation models.

Work closely with Technology team to implement valuation setup for new products and automate the valuation process.



What’s required

0-4 years’ valuation experience on Credit derivatives, Interest Rates derivatives (interest rate swaps/swaptions) and/or crypto currency spot/derivatives

Strong knowledge of derivatives valuation modelling principles

Strong Quantitative or Finance background

Knowledge of financial products specifically in derivatives space

Strong personal ownership and ability to resolve issues independently

Ability to multi-task and adapt to fast-paced and changing work environment

Excellent interpersonal skills, Communication skills (verbal and written), and the ability to work effectively on a team across functions (e.g., Risk, Operations, Front Office and Senior Management)

Strong programing skill (VBA Macro, Python)

Commitment to the highest ethical standards



We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more



About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here

Our Enterprise team is looking for a passionate, hard-working individual to join our investment team. Our Associates conduct industry research, source investment opportunities, brainstorm with founders, perform rigorous due diligence, and support our portfolio companies. A successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, as well as be a valuable partner to our founders and they build the next generation of enterprise companies.

We are technical investors that like to dive deep into segments of the market where we believe technology can be most transformative. We invest early, typically at the Seed, and are all-in partners with founders throughout their journey. Our team-first approach means Associates are expected to not only investigate themes by talking to potential founders, companies, and domain experts but also effectively share their findings by synthesizing their learnings, modeling scenarios, testing assumptions, and iterating with the team’s feedback. Our Associates gain exposure to our diligence and deal processes, and have the opportunity to source, underwrite, and support multiple promising enterprise technology investments each year.  Previous associates have gone onto start companies, leadership roles in tech, or continue their venture careers at Point72 and elsewhere.

What Excites You  

Learning about new technologies (especially in data infrastructure, developer tools, cybersecurity and other enterprise tech) 

Talking with industry participants about hard problems and what technology will emerge in the coming years

Making smart, informed investment recommendations and constantly learning from them

Building new things and iterating on them quickly and openly

Analytical thinking and sifting through available data to find “the answer”

Working with and contributing to the culture of a small team 

What Excites Us 

Agile thinkers that pride themselves on being knowledgeable, resourceful, and able to learn complex concepts quickly 

Passionate individuals who care about entrepreneurship / innovation and are naturally inquisitive about leading edge technology

Builders who have previously had roles designing and scaling software products

Analytical individuals who are able to model multiple scenarios and outcomes  

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills  

People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and attitude 

Great team players who care about and contribute to a thriving team culture 

What Success Looks Like 

Ownership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and never drop the ball  

Prioritization – You focus on what matters most and wait on the rest; you’re great at thoughtfully saying no to others 

Adaptability – You can triage needs and context-switch quickly and effortlessly 

Communications – You have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills 

Teamwork – Everyone loves working with you and feels energized after engaging with you 

Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards 

We take care of our people  

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We want you to concentrate on success and leave the rest to us. When you work here, we provide: 

Fully-paid health care benefits 

Generous parental and family leave policies 

Volunteer opportunities  

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community  

Mental and physical wellness programs 

Tuition assistance 

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records 

Point72 policy requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Point72 office or participate in any Point72 business-related event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy. You will be advised of your anticipated schedule to be in the office should we move forward with the offer. Please note that all visitors must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter any of Point72’s U.S. offices.

About Redbud Brands

Redbud Brands is a holding company platform that brings people, ideas, and capital together to create and scale disruptive consumer brands. We both create companies from scratch and invest in growth-stage CPG brands to be repositioned. Our expertise covers multiple industries including Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Alcohol, Beauty, Cannabis and Technology. The Principals at Redbud Brands have built and exited numerous high profile consumer brands, including SkinnyPop Popcorn, Urban Decay, Waterloo Sparkling Water, and Sweet Leaf Tea, and are active investors across the consumer and technology eco-system.

Job Overview

We are looking for an Investment Associate to join the Finance vertical of our rapidly growing holding company. Ideal candidates will have an interest in venture capital / growth-stage investing, specifically in emerging consumer brands in the food & beverage, health & wellness, beauty & personal care, pet, digital, and cannabis sectors. The role will involve all aspects of investment evaluation, diligence, execution, and post-close management. The Investment Associate will play an integral role in establishing the foundation of Redbud's investment analysis and syndication team, and high performers will have ample opportunity for advancement as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities

Deal evaluation, including preliminary opportunity and market due diligence, and analysis of company-provided information

Financial projections modeling and investment returns analysis

Investment memo preparation, including evaluation of deal risks and merits and construction of an investment thesis

Leading role in transaction execution, including negotiation of key deal points

Post-close portfolio company management

Preferred Skills and Experience

2+ years of investment/deal experience in the consumer sector within investment banking, VC/PE, and/or industry roles, with exposure to all phases of the transaction lifecycle

MBA strongly desired

Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

The Point72 Ventures team is looking for a passionate, hard-working individual to join as two-year Associate to focus on growth-stage investments. Our Associates conduct industry research, identify and track potential investment opportunities, perform rigorous due diligence, help execute transactions, and monitor portfolio performance. We are technical investors that like to dive deep into segments of the market where we believe technology can be most transformative. Our team-first approach means Associates are expected to not only investigate themes by talking to companies, potential founders, and domain experts but also effectively share their findings by modeling out scenarios, testing assumptions, synthesizing their learnings, and iterating with the team’s feedback. Our Associates gain exposure to our diligence and deal processes, and have the opportunity to find, underwrite, and support multiple promising investments each year.  

What Excites You 

Learning about new markets and technologies

Talking with experts about how hard problems and how industries are changing

Crunching the numbers, analyzing business fundamentals, building models 

Driving smart, informed bets and constantly learning from them

Synthesizing a lot of disparate information into key takeaways that support decisions

Building new things and iterating on them quickly and openly

Working with and contributing to the culture of a small team

What Excites Us 

“Deep generalists” who pride themselves on being knowledgeable, resourceful, and able to learn complex concepts quickly

Exceptional Excel-based modeling skills

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills

A strong “toolkit” (familiarity with SaaS platforms such as Slack, Affinity, Notion, and Airtable)

People who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and attitude

Great team players who care about and contribute to a thriving team culture

What Success Looks Like 

Ownership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and never drop the ball 

Prioritization – You focus on what matters most and wait on the rest; you’re great at thoughtfully saying no to others

Adaptability – You can triage needs and context-switch quickly and effortlessly

Communications – You have excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Teamwork – Everyone loves working with you and feels energized after engaging with you

Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Volunteer opportunities

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Point72 policy requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Point72 office or participate in any Point72 business-related event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy. You will be advised of your anticipated schedule to be in the office should we move forward with the offer. Please note that all visitors must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter any of Point72’s U.S. offices.

Our corporate office is located in Chicago’s vibrate West Loop with portfolio companies operating throughout the United States.

We are a fast growing organization, seeking talented, creative and driven people who believe that when you give people the support they need, amazing things happen.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to a senior member of the Portfolio Team, the Investment Associate will assist Senior Portfolio team members with sourcing, structuring, negotiating, supporting and executing on CA’s investment strategies.

The role is intended for someone with previous financial and deal execution experience who is interested in joining the principal investing side of finance.

The associate role is designed to provide the candidate with a high frequency of deal execution and principal investment experience.

Through this role, the Associate will have the opportunity to learn how investment opportunities are evaluated, how deals are consummated and how investment firms manage their portfolio companies post-investment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Initial Deal Evaluation on opportunities sourced through CA relationships, investment banking and venture capital fund community.

May include some travel to conferences / events Primary responsibility for running the CA Due Diligence process on investment opportunities; including Due Diligence tracking, obtaining and analyzing documents and crafting financial and other analytical models and capitalization tables

Preparation of CA investment presentation and execution materials including: financials models, capitalization tables, investment presentations, due diligence memos, investment committee materials, etc.

Assisting with structuring and negotiating investment transactions; the Associate will have the opportunity to be part of dynamic deal teams and participate in the negotiation process to ultimately consummate a deal Post-investment, assisting senior portfolio team members with management and oversight of portfolio companies, including reviewing and crafting business and financial strategies.

Opportunity to attend portfolio company meetings and on-site strategy sessions Responsible for building and maintaining CA Portfolio Team processes and procedures and other day-to-day operational files



CLEVELAND AVENUE LLC.

When you give entrepreneurs the support they need, amazing things happen.

Cleveland Avenue, LLC Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Opportunity to work directly with Senior Portfolio team members to drive thought leadership, investment strategy, portfolio construction and help formulate and present major strategy updates to CA leadership.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Transaction / Investment Experience Financial acumen (advanced financial modeling and analysis skills)

Financial and business strategy Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication skills Strategic thinker Systems / operational thinker

Results oriented Strong drive, determination and curiosity Exceptional work ethic

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, preferred major in finance, accounting, economics or business 2+ years of experience in financial services with a focus on transaction (M&A) or relevant investment experience

Strong Interest in principal investment, preferably in the consumer space Excellent financial, analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Knowledge or demonstrated interest in investment strategy

Collaborative work style with demonstrated ability to build strong and effective client / investor and cross-functional relationships

Goal oriented, strong drive and work ethic, desire to be a part of a fast-paced team that strives for success And A Little Something Extra Passion for food, beverage and restaurant space

Previous experience investing in / advising a start-up organization, a plus

Associate, Opportunity Fund - SoftBank Group International

Location: Miami, FL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GA

The SoftBank Group invests in breakthrough technologies to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The SoftBank Group is comprised of SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO: 9984), an investment holding company that includes stakes in telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers; the SoftBank Vision Funds, which are investing more than $100 billion to help extraordinary entrepreneurs transform industries and shape new ones; the $8 billion SoftBank Latin America Funds, the largest venture fund in that region, and the SB Opportunity Fund, a $100 million venture fund for outstanding Black, Latinx, and Native American founders.

SoftBank Group International (SBGI) is wholly owned by SoftBank Group, a Japanese holding company, and manages several global investments for SoftBank Group outside of the SoftBank Vision Funds. SBGI investments include some of the world’s most ground-breaking growth-stage companies– and SBGI partners with portfolio companies across all sectors to drive growth and create value. SBGI investments include companies like Cybereason, InMobi, WeWork, SoFi, Lemonade, and others. SBGI also manages the SoftBank Latin America Funds and the SB Opportunity Fund.

In 2021, we also launched the Miami Initiative, a $100M funding commitment dedicated to supporting and building the community of technology start-ups based in or relocating to The Magic City.

SBGI is centered around our four Ethos: Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Excellence, and Team, which we aim to live by through all parts of our business.

Learn more at www.softbank.com

The Role

SBGI is seeking an Associate to join the Opportunity Fund’s Value Creation team. Reporting to the Head of Value Creation, you will be expected to independently perform various functions that lead up to a deal or partnership, including engaging portfolio companies, developing business plans, run market research, partnership selection, due diligence, modelling and preparing investment memos. You will also be expected to help in the development of new partnerships and deals that aim to support our portfolio company’s growth. You will work in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment with frequent opportunities to interact with the firm’s senior leadership and portfolio companies.

As part of SoftBank’s Opportunity Fund, the Value Creation team is responsible for developing new strategic initiatives for SoftBank and for co-investing with portfolio companies from the SoftBank Groups (Vision Fund, LATAM, SBGI) to expand their operations. The Value Creation team aims to quickly leverage the SoftBank network and our portfolio company’s expertise to create local unicorns. The team works closely with founders within our portfolio companies to explore their full potential and maximize the value creation of the company.  

A Day in the Life

Partner with fund leadership to lead and support strategic and operational management initiatives across portfolio companies.  

Work alongside and build strong relationships with portfolio company management teams and leadership to drive operational improvement and continued growth.  

Ensure a high degree of rigor and quality in all projects and ensure that best-of-breed processes and learnings are adopted by SoftBank OF companies.  

Conduct market and competitive diligence on sectors of interest and within the industries where we have active portfolio investments.  

Assist the investment team in identifying, prioritizing, and executing key strategic initiatives across the business plans. Develop strategic direction and growth initiatives in a format that clearly outlines ROI. 

Ensure that other companies within the OF portfolio are collaborating and communicating across our portfolio’s strategic initiatives, making sure that the right team members are included to ensure successful delivery of synergies. 

Partner with founders and c-suite leaders to assess and develop their growth potential, effectiveness, and performance. Partner with the individual strategic leaders of each business line to establish unit realistic performance objectives, training, education, coaching and mentoring. 

Assist with growth initiatives to include more acquisitions and partnership identification strategies. Identify, research, and develop new opportunities/business ventures that fall within and outside of existing lines of business.   

Organize roadshows to present the region and explore our network to possible partners.

Proactively look for new opportunities and propose new projects for SBOF.

Identify and educate team on new, innovative technology trends and markets.

To be successful in this role:

·        You embody our Ethos:

o   Entrepreneurship. You act like an owner; you innovate; you are fast-paced and agile.

o   Integrity. You act with integrity and ethics; you take intelligent risks with long term commitment; you believe in learning, listening and being nimble.

o   Excellence. You aim for exceptional outcomes; you drive value in your actions.

o   Team. You embrace diversity and you are inclusive and respectful in every interaction; you run on trust and transparency; you foster collaboration across our ecosystem.

You have 2+ years of operations or equivalent business experience within a high-growth PE or Tech environment or in management consulting.

You have strong ties or a demonstrated interest in diverse founders and ecosystems.

You have an inquisitive nature, with the ability to quickly gather and synthesize information, draw appropriate conclusions, and provide value-added recommendations.

You have experience in a fast-paced, high-performance culture where the business is constantly evolving.

You can influence and develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across functions and locations globally.

You think critically and anticipate issues before they arise, and proactively suggest practical solutions.

You have stellar project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and discipline to organize and prioritize.

 

SBGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We believe that diverse teams produce the best ideas and outcomes. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation across gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and identity.

Founded in 2019, Point72 Hyperscale is a private equity strategy that uses applied artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive transformational change in an effort to create value and build market-leading companies. Comprised of investment and technical specialists, the team focuses on identifying and investing in industries and companies where applied AI can help provide superior products and services and multiply the power of the workforce.  In 2021, we closed a $600M Hyperscale Fund 1, Point72’s first third-party capital raise for a private market investment strategy. With offices in New York and Silicon Valley, Point72 Hyperscale is an affiliate of Point72, the global asset manager founded by Steven A. Cohen. For more information, visit p72hyperscale.com.

About Our Investment Team

We believe the next generation of market-leading companies will harness the power of applied AI and make investments in industries where this technology can be the most transformative. Our Investment team researches and sources opportunities in thematic verticals, executes investments, and serves as board-level partners. We partner closely with our Foundry team—comprised of data scientists, engineers, product managers, and talent experts—which specializes in applying AI to real-world challenges and helping to build great teams.

About the role:  

In partnership with the Foundry team, you will investigate investment themes and perform diligence on potential deals by talking to companies, identifying and engaging with domain experts, performing market analyses, and preparing quantitative analysis.  This role includes the traditional facets of evaluating and executing control and large minority investments, and you will also have exposure to identifying and implementing applied AI initiatives to drive long-term competitive differentiation.

Key responsibilities include:

Working in collaboration with the Foundry team throughout the investment lifecycle

Performing rigorous due diligence of qualified investment opportunities and assisting in all aspects of transaction execution

Translating qualitative hypotheses into quantitative transaction models and sensitizing key assumptions

Leveraged buyout acquisition modeling and valuation analyses

Monitoring portfolio companies at the board level and developing a strong working relationship with key executives at portfolio companies

Strengthening our organizational culture and motivating others around our shared purpose and values

Requirements:

An adaptable and creative personality that’s comfortable and excited about the entrepreneurial aspect of working on a new and differentiated strategy within alternative asset management

1-3 years of Investment Banking experience and 1-3 years of Private Equity experience

Demonstrated academic excellence (BA/BS required)

Strong modeling and analytical skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

An intellectually curious nature and ownership mentality

An interest in ML/AI and related technologies and a genuine excitement to work collaboratively in partnership with Foundry team

Ability to adhere to the highest ethical standards and to work closely with the Firm’s Compliance team

 We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Non-profit matching gift program

Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community

Tuition assistance

A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more