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Investment Associate/Analyst- Bilingual (Korean/ English)

Summary

Investment Associate sources and evaluates startups in steel, battery materials, and energy tech, bridging Korean HQ with Silicon Valley’s VC ecosystem and supporting deal flow and portfolio tracking.

This role supports company's strategic expansion into the startup ecosystem, focusing on
investments in startups related to steel, battery materials, and new business areas. The
candidate will identify investment opportunities, conduct investment analysis, and build
partnerships with startups, serving as a bridge between Korea HQ and the Silicon
Valley startup/VC community.

Key Responsibilities
 Source and screen startup investment opportunities in core and emerging business
areas
 Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and due diligence on prospective
investments
 Build a deal pipeline via industry events, demo days, and VC networking
 Prepare investment memos and decks for internal review
 Support negotiation, term sheet review, and closing processes
 Track portfolio company performance and report to senior management
 Coordinate with Korea-based investment/strategy teams on sourcing alignment

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics or related field
2. 1–5 years of relevant work experience
3. Understanding of startup ecosystems and venture capital
4. Excellent written/verbal English communication
5. Business-level Korean documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications
 Background in VC, CVC, investment banking, or consulting
 Financial modeling and valuation experience
 Exposure to materials science, battery/energy, or industrial tech
 Familiarity with PitchBook, Crunchbase, or similar tools

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*** NO C2C ***

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