Goanna Capital Management
Investment Associate / Senior Associate
Goanna Capital Management, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Job Title: Investment Associate / Senior Associate
Location: New York, NY / West Palm Beach, FL (HQ)
Focused on investing in leading growth stage tech companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Ramp, Databricks, Rippling, Goanna Capital is hiring a high energy Investment Associate to join our team. The role will bolster our investing & research capability as we deploy the firm's fifth fund - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/goanna-seeks-1-3-billion-for-bets-on-highly-coveted-startups.
Role Overview:
We are hiring a high-energy Investment Associate / Senior Associate to focus on the private technology sector. As a ‘full stack’ investor, you will be at the forefront of our investment process, from thesis development through portfolio support. You will work directly with
Robert Hilmer
and
Nick Leish , while being given significant autonomy to drive investment strategies across generationally transformative industries. Key Responsibilities: Thesis Development & Strategy:
Create and refine investment roadmaps to guide firm strategy across the private technology landscape, maintaining deep expertise on industry developments and emerging opportunities. Sourcing & Ecosystem Building:
Identify and build relationships with promising founders, teams, and startups. Embed yourself in the private technology ecosystem to surface the most compelling investment opportunities. Investment Research & Due Diligence:
Lead comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence on customers, products, technology, teams, and markets, synthesizing insights into actionable investment recommendations. Portfolio Company Value Creation:
Assist portfolio companies with strategic introductions, hiring support, resources, and market intelligence. Actively contribute to long-term value creation initiatives. About You: Private Technology Experience:
2-4+ years of relevant professional experience in an operating role at a startup, as a founder, scientist, technologist; or experience at a MBB (or top management / strategy) consulting firm, bulge bracket / elite boutique investment bank, or top growth / VC fund. Technology native:
Constantly using and experimenting with cutting edge technologies, products and models. Technical Proficiency:
Degree(s) or self-taught expertise in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, engineering, finance, or related fields. Exceptional candidates from other backgrounds will be considered. Exceptional Interpersonal Skills:
Natural ability to connect with founders and C-level executives, with strong communication and relationship-building capabilities. Entrepreneurial Mindset:
Self-driven, proactive, with commercial instincts and passion for business and technology. Independent thinker and fast learner driven by pursuing unconventional ideas. Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus. Incredible culture and room to grow across the business. Significant investment in your development with mentorship from industry-leading investors.
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Robert Hilmer
and
Nick Leish , while being given significant autonomy to drive investment strategies across generationally transformative industries. Key Responsibilities: Thesis Development & Strategy:
Create and refine investment roadmaps to guide firm strategy across the private technology landscape, maintaining deep expertise on industry developments and emerging opportunities. Sourcing & Ecosystem Building:
Identify and build relationships with promising founders, teams, and startups. Embed yourself in the private technology ecosystem to surface the most compelling investment opportunities. Investment Research & Due Diligence:
Lead comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence on customers, products, technology, teams, and markets, synthesizing insights into actionable investment recommendations. Portfolio Company Value Creation:
Assist portfolio companies with strategic introductions, hiring support, resources, and market intelligence. Actively contribute to long-term value creation initiatives. About You: Private Technology Experience:
2-4+ years of relevant professional experience in an operating role at a startup, as a founder, scientist, technologist; or experience at a MBB (or top management / strategy) consulting firm, bulge bracket / elite boutique investment bank, or top growth / VC fund. Technology native:
Constantly using and experimenting with cutting edge technologies, products and models. Technical Proficiency:
Degree(s) or self-taught expertise in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, engineering, finance, or related fields. Exceptional candidates from other backgrounds will be considered. Exceptional Interpersonal Skills:
Natural ability to connect with founders and C-level executives, with strong communication and relationship-building capabilities. Entrepreneurial Mindset:
Self-driven, proactive, with commercial instincts and passion for business and technology. Independent thinker and fast learner driven by pursuing unconventional ideas. Benefits: Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus. Incredible culture and room to grow across the business. Significant investment in your development with mentorship from industry-leading investors.
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