Job Specifications
Compensation
$55 - $65 per hour. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.
Job Locations
UK-London
Location Classification
100% In-Office
Overview
IQT is seeking an Investment Intern based in London to support IQT in activities related to sourcing investment opportunities, conducting diligence, and assisting portfolio management across IQT's EMEA investments. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for: (i) contributing to IQT's mission; (ii) working with technology-focused startups; and (iii) demonstrating world-class rigor in analysis and a bias towards output.
This role will be based in central London with the requirement of being able to support periodic calls with global colleagues outside of work hours. This internship will begin in May and run through August, in sync with IQT's US-based internship program.
*Applications will start being reviewed in November*
Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing
Identify startups well aligned with IQT's investment focus areas through research, conferences, and other ecosystem engagement
Support meetings and calls with candidate companies to produce written assessments of technological and business merits and challenges
Perform competitive and market analyses related to investment opportunities
Identify emergent regional and global technology themes by tracking publications and attending conferences
Deal Support
Support research related to deal investment theses including contributions to documents that describe technologies, markets, business models, and investment risks
Interact with pipeline companies and IQT US to facilitate pre-deal requests
Operations and Portfolio Company Strategy & Support
Manage, maintain, and analyze portfolio and pipeline data within a CRM tool
Build and maintain custom reports in support of IQT presentations
Qualifications
Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must reside in the commutable area of central London currently or by May 2026.
Enthusiasm for the IQT mission
Domain knowledge in at least one technology area (space, microelectronics, biotechnology, energy, artificial intelligence, cyber, etc.) of relevance to IQT to assist in evaluation of potential investments.
Prior professional experience in business analysis, finance, or strategy-focused roles
Sharp writing abilities, particularly the ability to write and express complex ideas in a comprehensive, yet succinct manner
Passion for working with early-stage technology companies
Superior critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter, able to work in semi-structured environment
Willingness to travel for local events.
Familiarity with national security organizations is a plus
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About the Company
IQT is the not-for-profit strategic investor the U.S. national security community and America's allies have relied upon for over 25 years to anticipate their technology questions and needs and achieve solutions. IQT identifies, evaluates, and leverages emerging commercial technologies to deliver best-in-class capabilities, insights, and other services to government partners through a unique global investment platform.
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