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Associate, Corporate Development

Canada, KY · On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

Harris' Frontline portfolio is looking for a Corporate Development Associate responsible for ... Experience in M&A/VC/PE, investment banking or management consulting is an asset. * Commercial ...

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What does an associate at a VC do?

A VC associate conducts market research, evaluates startup pitches, performs due diligence, and supports investment decision-making processes. They often analyze financial models, prepare reports, and collaborate with senior team members to identify promising investment opportunities.

What jobs make $1,000,000 a year?

In the finance industry, senior venture capital (VC) associates can earn total compensation exceeding $1 million annually through base salary, bonuses, and carried interest, especially at top firms. High-level roles such as hedge fund managers, private equity partners, and successful entrepreneurs can also reach this income level, often requiring extensive experience, strong networks, and specialized skills. These roles typically involve significant responsibility, performance-based incentives, and long working hours.

How much do VC associates make?

Venture capital associates typically earn a base salary ranging from $70,000 to $150,000 annually, with total compensation often including bonuses and carried interest that can significantly increase earnings. Compensation varies based on firm size, location, experience, and performance, with some associates earning over $200,000 when including bonuses and profit sharing.

What is the 80 20 rule in VC?

In venture capital, the 80/20 rule often refers to the idea that approximately 80% of a fund's returns come from 20% of its investments. VC associates analyzing startups focus on identifying high-potential companies early, understanding that a small number of successful investments drive most of the fund's performance.

What are VC Associates?

VC Associates are professionals who work at venture capital firms, supporting investment decisions and portfolio management. Their responsibilities typically include sourcing new investment opportunities, conducting due diligence on startups, analyzing market trends, and helping manage relationships with entrepreneurs and other investors. VC Associates play a key role in evaluating business models, preparing investment memos, and assisting partners with negotiations. This is often an early- to mid-level position, offering valuable experience for those seeking a long-term career in venture capital or entrepreneurship.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VC Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VC Associate, you need strong analytical abilities, financial modeling skills, and a solid understanding of startup ecosystems, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Excel, CRM platforms, and industry databases, as well as experience with due diligence processes, is commonly required. Excellent networking, communication, and critical thinking skills help you build relationships and identify promising investment opportunities. These skills are crucial for making informed investment decisions and contributing to the success of both the VC firm and its portfolio companies.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a VC Associate, and how do they contribute to the investment process?

As a VC Associate, your daily activities often include sourcing potential investment opportunities, conducting market and financial due diligence, preparing investment memos, and supporting partners during deal negotiations. You’ll frequently meet with startup founders, analyze industry trends, and help manage the firm’s portfolio companies by tracking their performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication, as you’ll collaborate closely with partners, analysts, and entrepreneurs throughout the investment lifecycle.
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Senior Associate, Corporate Development & VC

Senior Associate, Corporate Development & VC

Humana

Louisville, KY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Humana rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

155th of 277 rated insurance


Job description

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Are you passionate about driving strategic growth and making an impact at the highest levels? As a Senior Associate on Humana's Corporate Development and Venture Capital team, you will be responsible for leading deal executionfrom end to end. This includes managing the due diligence process, and liaising with third-party advisors, such as law firms, investment banks, consultancy, and accounting firms. Additionally, you will ensure the transaction process runs smoothly through to completion. You will identify, research, analyze, make recommendations and negotiate potential investments, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures to support the organization's growth objectives. In this role, you will work closely with other senior members of the team and Humana's senior leadership/segment leads. You will be critical in making recommendations regarding the impact of possible mergers/acquisitions and divestitures on the organization's strategy and profitability.
As you advance, you'll have opportunities to help define and promote strategic initiatives across the enterprise, working with visionary leaders to identify and pursue innovative, growth opportunities. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Development and Venture Capital, you'll be empowered to deliver high-impact results and advance your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Senior Associate will provide technical expertise in executing deal work that will focus on:

  • Leadingdeal processes from end to end, including developing timelines and deal strategies
  • Being responsible for a detailed understanding of the business being acquired or divested
  • Modeling the financial profile of the business, including the detailed support of company projections
  • Helping lead cross-functional corporate development projects executed in partnership with senior leadership and business development teams
  • Converting strategy into business cases and corporate development opportunities
  • Managing external relationships with key business partners
  • Working with Humana and Corporate Development leadership to establish andcommunicate the corporate development strategy
  • Developing and refining key team operating systems and managing deal members

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

  • Ability to identify, structure and solve business problems
  • Strong work ethic, detail orientation and passion for excellence
  • Strong business acumen and analytical skills
  • Passion for people development and demonstrated leadership success
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication and presentation skills

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Required Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree along with 5+ years of experience in finance, transaction accounting, venture capital/private equity, investment banking, consulting, and/or corporate development. Alternatively, a master's degree with 2+ years of experience in finance, transaction accounting, venture capital/private equity, investment banking, consulting, corporate development is also acceptable.
  • Experience leading investment, M&A and due diligence processes.
  • 2+ years of project leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Healthcare experience

Additional Information

  • Location: must reside in or be willing to relocate to Washington D.C., Louisville, KY, or New York, NY.
  • Workstyle: Hybrid Office with expectation to be in office 3-4 days per week.
  • Travel: estimated required travel once/month.

WAH Internet Statement

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees', the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

  • At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
  • Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
  • Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
  • Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the requirements for their position/job.
  • Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


$151,600 - $208,400 per year


This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.


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About Humana

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Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, KY., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Louisville, KY, US

Year founded

1961

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