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Living Our ValuesAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total RewardsOur Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

 

Friedkin Frontier Technologies (FFT) is the growth stage investment arm of The Friedkin Group, with offices in Austin and London. We back founders who are building at the frontier of critical industries: advanced manufacturing, physical AI, and robotics within aerospace, defense, transportation, and mobility industries, including Senra Systems, RobCo, Cambridge Aerospace, Loft Dynamics and others. We typically invest at Series B, partnering with founders where our commercial support can deliver outsized outcomes.  Founders choose to partner with us because they know we are operators at heart. We understand manufacturing and logistics from the inside, and provide direct access to the industrial ecosystem of the US.

 

 

FFT is looking for an MBA Investment Intern to support our investment team in Austin. Candidates will be skilled and diverse individuals who have a demonstrated passion for investing and venture capital.

 

The internship will start in May 2027 and will be for a minimum of 8 weeks, with the possibility of extending through the fall. There is potential to join earlier on a part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Screening: Screen companies and evaluate investment opportunities. Candidates will draft and present internal proposals for pursuit to investment team, and articulate why a company is a great investment vs. a good one.
• Investment Diligence: Support detailed due diligence of prospective new and follow-on investments, including analysis of financials, key metrics, growth opportunities, market sizing, competitive positioning, and returns modelling. Candidates should be able to defend their investment case at IC with conviction, backed by primary research and through referencing with their network.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Monitor the performance of existing fund and direct investments and prepare summaries for both US and Europe teams.
• Industry Thought Leadership: Develop analytical perspectives on markets and opportunities across our thesis areas. Maintain up to date information on the latest economic trends. Candidates will develop and conduct research into a thesis that aligns with the themes that the Company invests in.
• Networking: Attend relevant conferences and industry events as a Company representative.
• Ad Hoc Support: Provide ad hoc assistance to the team and portfolio companies as required.

Candidate Qualifications

• Full-time student enrolled in an accredited College or University pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree. Students with prior experience in management consultancy, investment banking, investment management, venture capital and private equity, with experience as operators, are preferred.
• Network: Applicants with a demonstrable network in venture capital are preferred. The best candidates will offer access to investors, founders, and experts that align with the themes we invest in.
• Experience: Strong understanding of venture capital industry, fund mechanics and investment analysis. Candidates should be able to articulate why a great company could still have a poor venture outcome.
• Technical: Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, analysis, and proficiency with financial software.
• Multi-tasker: Proven ability to manage complex projects and multi-task with excellent attention to detail.
• Fast Pace: Excel in a fast-paced environment, managing complex projects with multiple moving parts and a degree of ambiguity.
• Independence: You want to work hard and master the Own functions end- to-end.
• Curiosity: Genuine interest in investing, with a demonstrated ability to be a second-order
• Resilience: No task is too small, and you are ready to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. We have intentionally cultivated a low-ego, high agency environment.
• Organization and Communication: Extraordinarily attention to detail. Verbal and written communication is critical: candidates need to be clear, concise, and
• Trustworthiness: You will have access to the Company’s most confidential information, and we need 100% confidence in your integrity and discretion.

 

Physical and Requirements

While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office, must frequently move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

 

Join UsThe Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

 

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