Associate - Arrowroot Capital Management : Job Details

Job Summary:

Arrowroot Capital seeks a Miami-based Associate with 1-3 years of post-undergraduate experience in technology investment banking or growth equity to be an integral member of our growing team. The candidate should be comfortable and capable of sourcing and executing new investments and working with management teams of portfolio companies directly with the Partners of the firm. The candidate must excel in conducting a significant portion of due diligence in-house and managing complex processes and situations. The Associate position is typically a 2-year program and Associate outperformance is eligible for promotion to a partner track position.

The Associate will work collaboratively with management teams at portfolio companies to help build value through efficient sales & marketing operations, organic growth and add-on acquisitions. This individual will also play a lead role in all parts of the transaction process, including sourcing, negotiating & structuring, completing industry research, writing investment memos, and supporting post-close strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have investment transaction experience in the enterprise software sector and possess the ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize investment opportunities. He/she should also effectively communicate and quantify an investment thesis along with its related risks and mitigating factors. This candidate must thrive in an entrepreneurial private equity culture and have the potential to grow into a larger role at the firm, including leading deals with increasing independence.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Preparation of investment memos and business plan summaries
• Researching investment target s competitive position, market size, and industry dynamics
• Management of third-party diligence providers, including legal, accounting and industry-specific consultants
• Detailed financial analysis and modeling
• Assisting with legal documentation and post-closing legal issues
• Sourcing actionable opportunities
• Marketing the firm to both internal and external constituents
• Executing and analyzing post-close value creation initiatives
• Managing and training Associates & Analysts

Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of total experience including a strong academic background and investment experience
• Software experience preferred
• Connection to Miami preferred;
• Top performer within peer group in the following areas: qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, understanding of finance, financial modeling, business judgment, and attention to detail
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, proactive mentality and desire to work in an unstructured, entrepreneurial environment
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player with proven ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Superior Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required
• High level of integrity with strong professional references

Company Overview:

Arrowroot Capital is a Miami-headquartered growth equity investor focused on majority and minority investments in global B2B enterprise software companies. Arrowroot was founded in 2014 and is comprised of senior Partners from blue-chip private equity firms and leading technology corporations. The firm is predicated on a highly entrepreneurial and interactive environment and has developed a market-leading reputation within the growth equity space, delivering outsized returns across 60 deals since inception.