Website Lumos Capital Group
About Lumos Capital Group
Lumos Capital Group is an investment firm founded in 2019 with a mission to be the preeminent growth partner to companies that create and transform human capital. The company focuses on technology companies that serve the education and workforce markets, including early childhood education, K-12, higher education, corporate learning, and HR technology and training. Founded by veterans of the $10 trillion global education industry, Lumos Capital Group has a track record of investing in and advising leading companies. The team values diversity of thought, background, and perspectives, with a strong emphasis on ethics and integrity.
About this Role
Lumos Capital Group is seeking a full-time Analyst or Associate to join our growing team focused on growth equity investments in the global education and human capital development sectors. The Analyst / Associate will be a core team member involved in all aspects of the investment process, portfolio management, investor relations, and firm development. You will be responsible for deal sourcing and due diligence, conducting quantitative and financial analysis, and supporting all elements of the investment process. Additionally, you will assist in LP management/reporting, future fundraising, and firm activities, along with supporting portfolio companies across functional areas. The role also involves developing investment theses for targeted thematic areas and contributing to the firm’s internal research and thought leadership, while representing Lumos to external market participants.
Responsibilities
- Deal sourcing and due diligence for potential investments
- Conducting quantitative and financial analysis, including building detailed, bottoms-up financial models
- Supporting all elements of the investment process (e.g., investment committee memo creation, coordination with service providers, etc.)
- Assisting in LP management/reporting, future fundraising, and other firm activities
- Supporting portfolio companies across functional areas (e.g., strategy, finance, operations, hiring, etc.)
- Developing investment theses for targeted thematic areas and contributing to the firm’s internal research and thought leadership
- Representing Lumos to external market participants (e.g., company founders/entrepreneurs and management teams, VCPE investors, current/prospective limited partners, service providers, etc.)
Requirements
- 1-4 years of work experience in a relevant field (e.g., finance, investing (VCPE), consulting, corporate development, and/or startup)
- Strong critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity
- Fluency with financial modeling
- Enthusiasm for working in a small entrepreneurial team
- Strong business background and communication skills
- Unquestionable ethics and integrity
- Experience in the education and human capital development sectors is helpful but not required
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and values-driven organization
- Exposure to a variety of functions within the investment process
- Professional development and growth in a dynamic industry
