Investment Associate (Bay Area, CA)

Schreiber Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of Schreiber Foods, Inc., invests and partners with companies in the early-stage ecosystem across strategic themed areas. We are seeking an Associate who will be expected to hit the ground running within our small team to add value by creating systems and structures that support Schreiber Ventures Investment strategy. The associate will play a critical role in performing industry research, sourcing investment opportunities, investment diligence, and executing portfolio related transactions. The opportunity requires a strong sense of self-motivation, quantitative skills, proactivity, communication skills and diligent process. This position can be 100% remote/works from home in the U.S. Bay Area, CA required.

What you’ll do:

• Industry Research: Conduct research & analyze data to clarify market opportunities of potential investible companies related to Schreiber Venture’s strategy.
• Sourcing investment opportunities: Uncovering investment opportunities through developing deep relationships with their ecosystem by meeting and networking with founders and teams (direct outreach, attending conferences, demo days, meet‑ups, etc.)
• Deal Structuring & Diligence: Drive investment diligence by working with lead partners to answer key questions and frame any opportunities for review by our investment committee. Diligence often centers on questions around market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer traction.
• Value Creation: Gather data, analyze, and provide support for portfolio company strategic/financial analysis reporting through conducting market research and industry review.
• Insight & Reporting: Provide insights to support the strategic direction of the portfolio the Ventures strategy through regular portfolio publications. Maintain key parent business unit and functional relationships.

What you need to succeed:

• Advanced Business degree preferred or Bachelor degree with experience in Finance, Investment Banking CVC/VC/banking with track record in deal making, partnering, corporate development and/or business development.
• 4-6 previous experience, must include Management Consulting, Investment Banking or VC/PE experience.
• The role is a multi‑faced one and requires project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Ability to develop, implement, & manage repeatable processes.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with others to drive results.
• Comfortable working with large data sets & synthesizing insights.
• Experience in Venture Capital and the startup ecosystem.
• Travel up 35% of the time.

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee‑owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help.

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Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.