Trimer Capital Management (“Trimer”) is a global investment firm with approximately $1 billion under management and offices in San Francisco and New York. Trimer uses a deep fundamental research-focused process to identify investments in leading technology companies. Some examples of the team’s prior exited investments include Airbnb, Anaplan, Credit Karma, HashiCorp, Slack, Snowflake, Toast, and UiPath. The founding team was formerly associated with Riverside Technology Capital Solutions (“RTCS”), an affiliate of The Riverside Company. Riverside is a global private equity firm with approximately $15 billion in assets under management and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
About the Role
Trimer is looking to hire a Vice President for a Spring or Summer 2025 start date. The position will be full time and based in San Francisco, California.
Responsibilities
Candidates should be self-starters, with strong analytical skills and deep intellectual curiosity. Candidates will work closely with the team to establish domain expertise, identify attractive investment opportunities, and conduct diligence from the sourcing stage to closing a transaction. Candidates will be expected to represent the firm as they interact with company management teams, intermediaries, other investment firms, and third-party vendors.
Sample Responsibilities
- Create and analyze investment theses on companies and sectors of interest and present findings to the broader team
- Prepare and present data-driven thematic and company-specific research reports that explore key trends in technology
- Conduct research on public and private companies by reviewing competitive landscapes, industry news, and company filings
- Build and manage professional relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and third-party advisors
- Track and analyze company news, industry trends, corporate actions, funding rounds, exits, and other developments
- Prepare investment committee materials, including analyses of relevant company operating and financial data
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5/4.0 and strong standardized test scores (please include your SAT, SAT II, and/or ACT scores on your resume)
- Exceptional critical thinking and communication skills
- 3-6+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and a strong knowledge of financial modeling
- 3-6+ years of experience in investing and/or finance, consulting, or investment banking with a focus in technology preferred
Other Qualifications
- Additional qualifications include:
- Strong collaborative nature, including the ability to respectfully discuss and debate the merits and risks of potential investments with colleagues
- Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize time effectively
- Strong financial modeling skills and confidence to build financial models from scratch and identify the correct drivers
- Market mapping and desktop research experiences in previous professional role
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in the face of uncertainty
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Sound judgment, strong work ethic and high personal and professional integrity
- Interest and ability to build a network in the startup ecosystem including with entrepreneurs, adjacent funds, accelerators, etc.
- Ability to receive, accept, and act on constructive feedback
- A high degree of intellectual curiosity
- Strong attention to detail
If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background even if you do not meet all of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, Trimer Capital Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at recruiting@trimercap.com.
Compensation & Benefits
At Trimer Capital Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
Salary: USD $125,000 - 200,000
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Trimer’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary bonus and/or other incentives. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, life insurance, and paid time off.
Applications
For all interested candidates, please submit your resume in PDF format on LinkedIn.
