Investment Analyst – Willow Growth Partners

About Willow Growth Partners:

Willow Growth Partners is an early growth fund investing in entrepreneurs building the next generation of consumer brands and the technologies that power them. We specialize in providing emerging growth capital to fast-growing, values-led consumer brands generating $1M – $5M in revenue, with a strong path to profitability. Additionally, we opportunistically invest in software businesses that directly sell into these brands. Our mission is to identify and support innovative companies that are reshaping their categories and delivering exceptional returs to our investors. Our team is comprised of seasoned investors and industry experts committed to nurturing the growth of our portfolio companies and driving long-term success.

Job Description:

As an Investment Analyst at Willow Growth Partners, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting the growth and success of our portfolio companies. We are looking for a hungry and high-potential analyst to join our investment team. This person will have a “no task too big or too small” attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty on everything from deal sourcing to marketing, and fund administrative duties. We are a young fund and this is an incredible opportunity to be part of helping to build and shape the future of Willow. We seek someone who demonstrates undeniable hustle, extraordinary work ethic, determination, intellectual curiosity, unmistakable integrity, strong core values, and an unwavering belief in teamwork. You will collaborate closely with our team to identify potential whitespaces and promising startups, conduct thorough research, and financial analysis, and assist in making investment decisions. This role presents a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in emerging growth investing and contribute to scaling disruptive consumer brands and technology-driven businesses. We are a small, passionate team obsessed with the cultural zeitgeist and evolving consumer sentiment, and the brands responding to those changes to bring joy to their customers’ lives. We are looking for creative thinkers, eager and willing to challenge the status quo thinking, who ‘feel’ brands and have a strong gut instinct for where opportunities lie, and which are the best brands and founders to fill that whitespace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research
• Deal Sourcing
• Deal Diligence & Analysis
• Marketing
• Portfolio Support
• Firm Infrastructure
• Reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or equity research Is preferred
• Obsessed with consumer brands and the joy those brands bring to consumers
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, financial statement analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Desire to sweat the small stuff with attention to detail; ability to think one step ahead
• Self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Independent thinker, self-motivated multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced, results-matter environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity, enjoys self-direction, self-management, and accountability
• Positive and collaborative attitude, we love what we do and want you to as well!

To Apply:

We’re eager to get to know you! Please send your resume to [email protected] and answer the following 4 questions:

1: Which emerging brand and category in Willow/s sweet spot are you most excited about right now and why?

2. What three brands, across different categories and at any stage, do you think are currently ‘killing it’ and what do you believe are the key reasons for their success?

3. In any consumer brands category, where do you currently see whitespace for a new challenger brand to enter and disrupt the status quo? Why do you think a whitespace exists and how could a challenger brand successfully win? 4. Building our Willow brand is important to us. What are some suggestions or recommendations to increase our brand awareness and reach?