Private Equity Investment Atentern

Company: Atento Capital LLC
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionTitle: Private Equity Investment AtenternLocation: Tulsa, OK Status: Non-exempt Reporting to: Searcher in Residence/Search Fund Anticipated dates: End of May through end of JulyWho we are:Atento is more than just our name. It is who we are. Atento is the Spanish word for Helpful, and that is what we strive to be every day, living by the philosophy of "doing well by doing good." We are a small team of Atentans incredibly passionate about what we do in our local community—a community we believe is a hidden gem and destination for entrepreneurs, the tech community, and top talent.As a venture capital organization, our Investments and Operations teams work closely together to drive growth and returns within the city of Tulsa. Specifically, our investment focus lies on venture funds, non-local and local direct startups, and economic development programming—all with a strong lens towards diversity. We seek to maximize our impact on others while simultaneously creating tremendous value for our investment partners, founders, and community. Using our community connections, deep commitment to entrepreneurship, and vision to scale technology in Tulsa, we invest in hardworking entrepreneurs and personally help them build their companies here.If you are excited about working in a fast-paced, startup-esque environment where you will learn oodles about venture capital while driving revolutionary entrepreneurial development in a burgeoning tech hub, we want to meet you.Position Overview:Atento is accepting applications from upper classman undergraduate students (or recently graduated) regardless of area of study, however, this role will likely be of highest value to students seeking future engagement such fields as investment banking, private equity, or finance. To express interest in the role detailed below, please submit both a resume and a cover letter in one file.We have multiple sessions available throughout 2022.

• Session 1: End of May/early June through July; Open to non local residents willing to move to Tulsa for the summer (housing provided!)
• Session 2: September through December; Open to local residents
• Participation in one session does not guarantee participation in the next session, however, applicants who want to apply for multiple sessions should.The Private Equity Investment Atentern will play a key role in Atento's middle market operation. This is a hands-on Atenternship (internship) with real impact starting on day one! Atenterns will have a high degree of responsibility, develop meaningful skills applicable in future careers across finance, including in investment banking, private equity, and public investing; you will work with each other and with Atento's investment strategy leads. Responsibilities and opportunities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Conduct due diligence, financial analysis, and valuation of potential target companies
  • Identify and evaluate potential industries for investment in the context of Atento's key investment criteria. You will have the freedom to develop a theses with guidance from the fund.
  • Present your investment theses and influence the direction of Atento's middle market strategy moving forward
  • Using investment theses previously generated, you will identify strong, potential acquisition targets, and evaluate them in the context of Atento's investment criteria.
  • Assist in creating personalized outreach to potential acquisition targetsThrough this role, we expect our Atenterns to
    • Develop deeper a deeper understanding of private market transaction dynamics. You will learn about the operations and workings of the private equity markets and related participants, including sell-side investment banks, private equity funds, strategic buyers, and search funds
    • Learn how Merger and acquisition transactions are completed in practice, understand the process from first outreach through completed transaction
    • Develop their sense and analysis of which companies are particularly strong fits for private equity buyouts and why
    • Have opportunities to hear from/ask questions of professionals across the investment world and beyond. Potential engagements include professionals in private equity, venture capital, startup founders, early startup employees, CEOs and more.
    • Receive direct help and advice on finance recruiting, resume reviews and more!As our idea Atentern you:
      • Have a passion and curiosity for finance and investing and you're always ready to learn more
      • Work with the upmost levels of integrity and respect of the ideas and opinions of others
      • Have an entrepreneurial mindset, and are both self-motivated and a self-starter but also can work on teams across lines of difference
      • Are ready to be a key influencer in the community's growth and expansion and are ready to deepen your understanding of the needs within the local landscape
      • Have exceptional analytical and communication skills (both orally and in writing) and can adjust according to the needs of your audience
      • Pay attention to details, small nuances aren't lost on you and you can balance multiple competing priorities at once
      • Are comfortable using multiple work platforms such as office 365, G Suite, and Slack, have a quick response time and know when to ask for support
      • Can give and receive constructive feedback and know that feedback is in the name of improvement towards company goals
      • Are dedicated to and invested in (maybe a little obsessed with) the growth of Tulsa and its community!Requirements:
        • Current student/recent graduate at an accredited university
        • Eligible to work in the US
        • Work from Tulsa
        • Have a flexible schedule able to work up to 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends for networking engagements

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