SoftBank Investment Advisers
Investment Associate
SoftBank Investment Advisers, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
About SoftBank
The SoftBank Group invests in breakthrough technology 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 AI, smart robotics, IoT, telecommunications, internet services, and clean energy technology providers, as well as a majority stake in Arm, which is building the future of computing; and the SoftBank Vision Fund, which are investing to help transform industries and shape new ones.
To learn more, please visit www.visionfund.com and https://group.softbank/en.
Position description SoftBank Investment Advisers is looking for an investment associate to join our Investment Team. As part of the deal team, you’ll play an active role in diligencing, structuring, and financing transactions in the technology sector, as well as assist in monitoring portfolio companies. You’ll work in an entrepreneurial and fast‑paced environment with frequent opportunities to interact with the firm’s senior leadership.
This role is for a near‑term (January 2026) start.
Responsibilities
Due diligence, financial modeling, deal negotiations and communication of executive‑level insights
Research and recommend companies for SoftBank to invest in
Communicate results and insights with senior leaders (e.g., through live presentations and ongoing analysis/reports)
Manage end‑to‑end analytical projects by quickly understanding context and developing structured analysis to reach alignment and provide guidance to senior stakeholders
Identify and educate other executives on new, innovative technology trends and markets, and recommend high‑potential investments
Actively monitor the portfolio companies and help on key strategic projects for portfolio companies
Required Qualifications
2+ years’ work experience in investment banking, consulting or private equity
Extensive experience in financial modeling
Exceptional strategic, analytical, communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills
Driven, self‑starter with a passion for excellence and tolerance for ambiguity and changeDeep analytical, research and technical skills
Passion for technological innovation
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To learn more, please visit www.visionfund.com and https://group.softbank/en.
Position description SoftBank Investment Advisers is looking for an investment associate to join our Investment Team. As part of the deal team, you’ll play an active role in diligencing, structuring, and financing transactions in the technology sector, as well as assist in monitoring portfolio companies. You’ll work in an entrepreneurial and fast‑paced environment with frequent opportunities to interact with the firm’s senior leadership.
This role is for a near‑term (January 2026) start.
Responsibilities
Due diligence, financial modeling, deal negotiations and communication of executive‑level insights
Research and recommend companies for SoftBank to invest in
Communicate results and insights with senior leaders (e.g., through live presentations and ongoing analysis/reports)
Manage end‑to‑end analytical projects by quickly understanding context and developing structured analysis to reach alignment and provide guidance to senior stakeholders
Identify and educate other executives on new, innovative technology trends and markets, and recommend high‑potential investments
Actively monitor the portfolio companies and help on key strategic projects for portfolio companies
Required Qualifications
2+ years’ work experience in investment banking, consulting or private equity
Extensive experience in financial modeling
Exceptional strategic, analytical, communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills
Driven, self‑starter with a passion for excellence and tolerance for ambiguity and changeDeep analytical, research and technical skills
Passion for technological innovation
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