Development – Internship (40-60 hrs./month)
Candidate shall work with the managing director (Californian, based in Vienna) to develop business relationships as part of the corporate advisory, business development and venture fund arms of Presidio. Role is Vienna based but spans the Eastern USA, Europe, MENA and parts of Asia. Infrequent travel is expected.
Company:
Presidio is a multidisciplinary sustainable innovation firm. Arms of the business include:
§ $50M Proptech / Construction tech venture capital fund
§ Advisory services for innovative companies within the Proptech / Construction tech sectors
o Buy-side / Sell-side transactions
o Corporate Governance
o Business Development
o Board of Director and C-Suite discrete advisory
o Government and Multi-national relationships
§ Regional Partnerships for related companies
The team is global in nature and represents some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Website: www.presidioinvest.com
Venture Fund Website: proptech-fund
Reports Directly to:
Managing Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/jourdanyounis/
Roles and Responsibilities:
§ Member of leadership team (internship, with goal of bringing candidate on-board as full-time to grow the organization);
§ Research and development of reports;
§ Support in development of presentations;
§ Develop and lead presentations (depending on client);
§ Understand and implement the principles of project management (scheduling, resource leveling, effective meetings, client relations);
§ Manage external company communications related to events, newsletters, etc.
§ Coordinate with and support partners;
§ Develop and lead presentations;
§ Business development support (written, verbal, In-person);
§ Conduct product and technology research related to sustainability
§ Personal development and plan to develop skills necessary to become a full member of the Presidio team
Skills:
§ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients, consultants and investors;
§ Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment;
§ Fluent written & spoken English;
§ Degree in related discipline (Business, Innovation, Engineering or Architecture);
§ Ability to self-manage;
§ Strong communication skills (Written, electronic & spoken)
Learning Outcomes
The successful applicant will gain the following learning outcomes form this position:
§ Deepening of awareness in local, regional and sustainability and innovation issues, and the role that the development sector plays in contributing to these issues;
§ Hands on experience in venture capital;
§ Development of presentation, analytical and research skills;
§ Experience of the dynamics of a fast-paced consultancy environment;