Job Description
Over a 10-12 week summer period between 1st and 2nd year Master’s degree program, the Summer Associate will conduct sourcing, due diligence and analysis of potential JetBlue Technology Venture investments and support the leadership team in developing investment recommendations. The Associate will help support the ongoing influx of potential investment opportunities, will represent JetBlue Technology Ventures at various events in the travel industry, venture and startup ecosystems, and will build a strong network to source potential investments and support portfolio companies. The Associate must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment, and model the JetBlue Technology Ventures values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Conduct investment research, financial analysis and modeling of potential investments
Develop in-depth assessment of business plans and investment proposals to determine business model viability, industry attractiveness and strategic fit
Participate in due diligence process with potential investments
Develop of investment recommendations and supporting documents
Develop an independent, value-added perspective on investment discussions
Build strong relationships within the venture and startup ecosystems to source potential investments
Build strong relationships with relevant JetBlue departments
Communicate with senior leaders in potential investment companies
Support investment committee meetings
Represent JetBlue Technology Ventures at venture, industry and startup events
Support portfolio companies
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science or other relevant field
Enrolled in a two year Master’s business, computer science or engineering degree program, and expected to complete the first year by June 2020
Three (3) years experience in finance, engineering, computer science or travel-related field preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong financial modeling skills including the ability to analyze and model company financials
Experience in Investment banking or Venture Capital strongly preferred
Available for occasional overnight travel (up to 20%)
Available for 10-12 weeks between May-Oct 2020
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced multi-team environment
Ability to work to deadlines with quick turnaround
Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue Airways insurance standards
Able to pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
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