About Forest RoadThe Forest Road Company is a specialty finance platform that owns, operates and invests in exceptional companies that reshape their categories.&nbsp;About the RoleForest Road pursues investments centered around TMT, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Blockchain technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;Forest Road is currently seeking an Associate to join its investment team. Primary responsibilities include business, financial, accounting and industry diligence, financial modeling / valuation, transaction structuring and project management. The position will combine elements of M&amp;A, capital markets, private equity, growth equity investing, public market analysis, complex deal execution and strategy work. We are a small team where you can expect to work hard but get valuable exposure, experience and autonomy.&nbsp;Role Objectives<ul><li>Work on a lean dynamic team advising companies that are ‘changing the game’ in high growth industries</li><li>Spearhead and assist with the execution of investment opportunities across public markets, private equity, growth equity, venture capital and strategic debt financing deals</li><li>Help strengthen Forest Road’s core business through acquisitions, investments and/or partnerships</li></ul>&nbsp;Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Take an active role in managing overall process for investments, including due diligence and identifying key issues, preparation of detailed financial model and presentation materials and transaction execution</li><li>Help create analysis and materials relevant for mergers, acquisition and sale of companies</li><li>Support team in identifying potential investment targets and investable themes</li><li>Research industry and company trends to inform investment decision making process</li><li>Coordinate with functional internal and external experts (e.g. tax, accounting, legal counsel, etc.)</li><li>Prepare Investment Committee presentations for assessment of potential investments</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>Immediate start date</li><li>A minimum of 1 year of investment banking, management consulting or comparable experience</li><li>Experience with M&amp;A deal processes and exposure to valuation and due diligence</li><li>TMT background is a plus</li><li>Deep financial modeling expertise</li><li>Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills required to represent Forest Road’s interests with internal and external constituencies</li></ul>&nbsp;People Who Thrive in Our Culture<ul><li>Entrepreneurial spirit, strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, intellectual curiosity and strategic approach</li><li>Team player with well-rounded skill set, patience and versatility necessary to flourish in cross-functional teams ranging from startup to mature company environments</li><li>Ability to apply an analytical approach to assess situations with limited information</li><li>Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and deliver accurate and thoughtful work under tight timelines</li></ul> Equal Opportunity Employer Forest Road considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.&nbsp;Please click the button below or reach out directly to <a href="mailto:jeremy@forestroadco.com">jeremy@forestroadco.com</a> and <a href="mailto:thigbie@forestroadco.com">thigbie@forestroadco.com</a> to express your interest in this position.

Investment Associate

About Forest Road
The Forest Road Company is a specialty finance platform that owns, operates and invests in exceptional companies that reshape their categories.
&nbsp;
About the Role
Forest Road pursues investments centered around Media, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Blockchain technology. Through its Media business, Forest Road distributes over 100 films per year, has financed over 400 media projects, and provides capital solutions across the entire content creation ecosystem.
&nbsp;
Forest Road is currently seeking an Associate to join its Media team. For investment activity, the primary responsibilities include business, financial and industry diligence, financial modeling and valuation, as well as transaction structuring and negotiation. For the existing entertainment portfolio, primary responsibilities include ideation and execution of new business ideas, process improvement, and integration across the core Forest Road platform. We are a lean team where you can expect to work hard but get exposure, experience, and autonomy.
&nbsp;
Role Objectives
<ul><li>Assist with the execution of media investments across strategic debt, private equity, growth equity, and venture capital</li>
<li>Build out Forest Road’s media platform through acquisitions, investments and/or partnerships</li>
<li>Improve existing businesses through business development and strategic execution</li>
<li>Work cross-functionally with Forest Road across Web3 to explore growth avenues</li></ul>
&nbsp;
Primary Responsibilities
<ul><li>Take an active role in managing overall process for investments, including due diligence, key issue identification, preparation of financial model, and transaction execution</li>
<li>Identify potential investment targets and investable themes across the media and entertainment landscape</li>
<li>Source new investment or business opportunities</li>
<li>Ideate and execute improvements to the current portfolio</li>
<li>Research industry and company trends to inform investment decision making process</li></ul>
&nbsp;
Qualifications
<ul><li>A minimum of 1 year of investment banking, management consulting, or comparable experience</li>
<li>A passion / interest in media & entertainment</li>
<li>Experience with M&A deal processes and exposure to valuation and due diligence</li>
<li>Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint</li>
<li>Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills required to represent Forest Road’s interests with internal and external constituencies</li></ul>
&nbsp;
People Who Thrive in Our Culture
<ul><li>Entrepreneurial spirit, strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and strategic approach</li>
<li>Team player with well-rounded skill set, patience and versatility necessary to flourish in cross-functional teams ranging from startup to mature company environments</li>
<li>Ability to apply an analytical approach to assess situations with limited information</li>
<li>Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and deliver accurate and thoughtful work under tight timelines</li></ul>
&nbsp;
At this time, Forest Road will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
&nbsp;
Equal Opportunity Employer Forest Road considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.
&nbsp;Please click the button below or reach out directly to <a href="mailto:careers@forestroadco.com">careers@forestroadco.com</a> to express your interest in this position.

Careers

Contact

Businesses

Company