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Intern - UIF VC Investment Analyst - PhD & Masters

Position Number: 6211098
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

Intern - UIF VC Investment Analyst - PhD & Masters

Job Summary

The Utah Innovation Fund (UIF) is a state-run venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage companies with strong academic ties. UIF fosters economic growth in Utah by supporting startups that push technological boundaries and leverage advanced science and technology.

The UIF Student Analyst Program is designed to equip students with a foundational understanding of the venture capital ecosystem, provide hands-on experience evaluating startups for investment, and offer exposure to Utah's dynamic innovation economy.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Responsibilities may include:

Conducting market research and industry analysis to identify trends and potential investment sectors.
Assisting the investment team on sourcing opportunities that match the fund's investment thesis.
Assisting in due diligence processes, including financial modeling, competitive analysis, valuation analysis, etc.
Supporting the team in preparing investment memos and presentations.
Monitoring portfolio companies' performance and conducting regular updates.
Collaborating with team members to evaluate startups and assess their growth potential.
Participating in meetings with entrepreneurs and potential partners.
Contributing to the overall investment strategy through insightful research and analysis.
Supporting other operational activities associated with the firm.

Requirements:

Ability to attend weekly Monday investment due diligence team meetings (remote: 4pm-5pm)
Ability to attend weekly Wednesday Investment Speaker Series (Remote - 4pm-5pm)
Ability to attend weekly Friday team lead investment analyst meeting (Remote - 3pm-3:30pm)
Ability to spend 10-15 hours/week on the job
Ability to travel to Salt Lake City or Lehi for periodic in-person meetings, pitch events, etc.
Personal computer or access to a computer.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications

High School Diploma, or equivalency
Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program at a Utah institution of higher education.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with research databases and tools.

Preferences
Preferred Candidates will have either:

Investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or other investing experience (internship experience counts - especially internships where interns have conducted due diligence for investment memos). OR;
Have a deep technical understanding (junior, senior, master's, PhD) in a relevant discipline - advanced manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy & natural resources, life sciences/biotech, outdoor products & rec, emerging technology (blockchain, ML, AI, AR/VR, etc.)

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN15860N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid: Flexible Schedule, Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Mondays from 4pm-5pm Virtually Wednesdays from 4pm-5pm Virtually
Department: 01379 - USHE Commissioner
Location: Office of the Commissioner - Downtown SLC
Pay Rate Range: $20
Close Date: 8/6/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182103