Genesys Capital, Canada’s leading life sciences venture capital firm, invests at the frontier of medical innovation and has a proven track record of identifying emerging bioscience opportunities and transforming them into commercially successful companies. Genesys is currently hiring investment associates to work out of its Toronto office. The partnership is actively investing and is seeking to grow its team with ambitious individuals who are eager to participate in building a portfolio of stand-out successes. Successful candidates will demonstrate the qualities, skills and values of a future general partner with the firm.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Source investment opportunities;
- Assist in the investment process, including review of business plans, building financial models and identification of prospective investments;
- Evaluate potential investments by conducting financial analysis, scientific diligence, market research and supporting other aspects of due diligence;
- Engage in open, thoughtful dialogue with the team on potential investment areas and opportunities;
- Participate in all fund management activities;
- Represent Genesys at seminars, conferences and other events to build a network within the industry;
- Support operational activities associated with Genesys Capital including fund administration and contact management;
- Work in office five days/week.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
- You are a self-starter, able to work independently and take initiative on opportunities and projects;
- You are able to quickly build valuable and mutually beneficial relationships;
- You are passionate about the biotech ecosystem and want to contribute to its growth;
- You must be able to travel within North America;
- You thrive working both independently and collaboratively.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- University degree in science (a must), and business degree or graduate degree;
- 2–5 years of work experience in a related field (VC/PE, investment banking, management consulting, start-up, industry);
- Strong financial and analytical skills;
- Advanced spreadsheet modeling skills;
- Strong communication skills in English (proficiency in French is a bonus).
