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Job Description
Spring/Summer 2021 Internship
This is a remote position, the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States.
GM Ventures invests in early stage start-ups that are developing advanced technology to be implemented in General Motors' vehicles, manufacturing facilities and operating businesses. We focus on key technologies that support our mission to drive innovation and impact the future of mobility. The GMV internship provides an exciting and varied position for a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter, passionate about automotive technology and hoping to explore a career in venture capital.
This is a remote position; the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States.
Responsibilities:
* Perform research to help identify new technologies, business models, trends and opportunities
* Deal screening: call and/or meet with prospective companies, evaluate investment opportunities
* Documentation: summarize call notes, enter prospective companies and portfolio company information into CRM
* Network with peers in other Venture Capital Firms
* Support Investment Managers with Due Diligence on deals:
* Gather information from the target company and industry experts
* Research and talk to existing references and customers of the target company
* Research potential competitors to the target company
* Research and talk with internal GM SMEs to evaluate the target company's technology including IP and to develop business case
* Perform valuation analysis via modelling
* Help prepare internal investment documents and presentations
* Support Investment Managers with governance of portfolio companies
* Help manage GMV operations processes through interaction with GM finance, accounting, and legal
Additional Job Description
Qualifications:
* Pursing a Bachelors Degree in Science as a Junior undergrad or first year MBA student with relevant technical and finance experience
* Demonstrated interest and experience in startups, technology, and/or venture investing, reflected in either work or project experience
* Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, proactive and self-motivated
* Strong Excel modeling skills
* Experience with P&L + cash flow modeling and investment valuation techniques
* Ability to design and build professional presentations in PowerPoint
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with GM internal and external customers
* Ability to work both independently and in teams
This is a remote position, the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States.
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The median level of the monthly salary compensation for this role is $4500 dependent upon class status and degree. Benefit options are not available for this role.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
