Every day, you’ll be expected to operate towards the mission of Volition’s Analyst program:
“Identify, evaluate, and qualify high-potential, founder-owned businesses by developing a deep understanding of market dynamics, business models, and growth drivers — serving as a critical front-line contributor to Volition’s investment pipeline and supporting high-quality deal execution throughout the two-year program, leveraging AI tools to work faster and smarter at every stage.”
· Think like an investor – hitting numbers is a part of the process, but those who excel will go beyond sending an email to hit a number. They will reach out to founders with the purpose of identifying exceptional investment opportunities, using AI to sharpen that outreach rather than replace the judgment behind it.
Sourcing & Deal Origination
· Use Volition’s proprietary tools, sourcing platforms, thematic strategies, and AI-powered research tools to identify promising growth-stage companies faster and more comprehensively.
· Lead outreach to founders and C-level executives — often serving as their first point of contact with Volition — using AI to help personalize, prioritize, and scale outreach without losing a human touch.
· Track market trends, monitor competitive landscapes, and surface insights on emerging investment themes, using AI-assisted research to cover more ground and spot patterns faster.
Pipeline Management & Execution
· Maintain an organized and data-driven deal pipeline, using AI tools to keep records current, flag stale opportunities, and surface where attention is needed.
· Prioritize and escalate high-value deals with conviction, ensuring seamless handoff to senior team members.
· Ensure pipeline diversification across industries, deal stages, and geographies.
Financial & Market Analysis
· Build and present financial models, supporting investment decisions with valuation insights, using AI tools to accelerate data gathering and modeling workflows.
· Develop a deep understanding of key financial metrics (revenue growth, EBITDA, retention, CAC, LTV, etc.).
· Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to assess investment potential, drawing on AI-powered tools to synthesize larger volumes of information quickly.
Intellectual Curiosity & Investment Research
· Present industry trends or investment thesis, demonstrating market expertise.
· Stay ahead of emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and investment themes to inform sourcing strategies — including how AI itself is reshaping industries and business models across our target sectors.
· Proactively seek mentorship, challenge conventional thinking, and develop unique investment perspectives.
· Continuously look for ways to apply new AI tools and workflows to make our process faster, sharper, and more scalable — and share what you learn with the team.
Execution, Resilience & Communication
· Execute outbound touchpoints (calls, emails, LinkedIn) to engage founders, using AI tools to help draft, refine, and scale outreach thoughtfully.
· Maintain persistence and adaptability in founder interactions, refining messaging and positioning.
· Communicate investment insights clearly and concisely, ensuring impactful deal discussions.
Collaboration & Team Contribution
· Build and maintain long-term relationships with founders, executives, and the investment community.
· Work closely with Associates, VPs, and Partners to refine investment theses and drive deals forward.
· Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and pipeline strategy, strengthening overall firm effectiveness — including sharing AI tools, prompts, and workflows that make the whole team more effective.