Business Specialist (Selection)

ABOUT ENDEAVOR

We are a global network, present in more than 40 countries, formed by the entrepreneurs at the helm of the fastest-growing scale-ups in the world and who are great examples for their countries.

We believe that it is the leadership at the helm of scale-ups that transform industries and drive economies. And so that they can continue to generate even more impact, we support their growth:

• Generating decisive connections with our global network. We are specialists in matchmaking, connecting the right people in a neutral and safe environment for exchanges.
• Investing in businesses with high growth potential. We boost the impact of scale-ups in various markets through our co-investment funds.
• Encouraging our entrepreneurs to dream bigger. With every achievement, the benchmark for success changes and opens space for new achievements. Thus, we inspire future generations.

ABOUT THE AREA

Endeavor's Selection Team is responsible for attracting and selecting future Endeavor Entrepreneurs. They are high-impact entrepreneurs at the helm of Scale-Ups – high-growth companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the search and selection of companies for the Endeavor Entrepreneur Selection programs, analyzing businesses based on selection criteria;
• Support entrepreneurs in their main growth challenges, such as Culture and People Management; Access to Capital and Fundraising; Growth and Sales Machine; Product, connecting them with expert mentors in each subject;
• Conduct, manage, and operationalize the selection process for Endeavor Entrepreneurs, ensuring the quality of the entrepreneurs' experience throughout the business evaluation;
• Study different markets (Health, Financial Market, Smart Cities, etc.) and business models (Marketplace, SaaS, Consumer) and create selection theses for candidate companies.
• Develop deep materials that summarize the profile and moment of the companies, diving deep into their strategies and studying each company's market.
• Financial analysis of the main financial statements (P&L; cash flow and balance sheet) - with the help of the mentor network;
• Management of the company portfolio (selection pipeline) ensuring the progress of processes and consistency throughout the funnel;
• Build and cultivate a relationship of trust and high quality with candidates, the mentor network, and Endeavor entrepreneurs;
• Ensure that all knowledge is internalized and maintained within the organization;
• Act in the improvement of processes in the Endeavor Entrepreneur Selection area.

Who You Are

Endeavor is a values-oriented organization. We are looking for someone who...

• Entrepreneur First: Someone who passionately believes in the power of high-impact entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. You care about our mission.
• Go Big: Someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big. You are someone who takes initiative and rolls up your sleeves to take our office to the next level.
• Network of Trust: Someone who naturally builds trust with anyone, from CTOs of cutting-edge startups to CEOs of established companies.
• Pay It Forward: Someone with a service-oriented attitude, who asks “What can I do?” before asking “What do I get?”.
• One Endeavor: Someone who thrives working with colleagues in more than 30 countries around the world. You are collaborative and build bridges.
• Always Agile: Someone who understands that it is the planning — and not the plan — that matters, and does not get discouraged by changes in route or evolutions.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience
• Completed higher education
• Advanced English (writing, reading, and conversation);
• Business knowledge and passion for entrepreneurship;
• Adaptability and analytical capacity to analyze various markets and sectors, different metrics and business models, as well as diagnosing the main challenges and operational bottlenecks of companies in the selection process;
• Communication skills, flexibility, relationship building, and negotiation – both with the entrepreneurs in the process and with the high-level network.

It will be a plus

• Previous experience in scale-ups or organizations that support this audience (VCs, accelerators)
• Having completed courses/deepening in financial analysis
• Previous entrepreneurial experience

Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• Meal: R$1800
• Food allowance: R$280
• Mobility: R$120
• Home Office: R$350.
• Sul América Health Plan (Especial +):
• 100% paid by Endeavor for the employee;
• 80% paid by Endeavor for dependents;
• Odontoprev Dental Plan (no additional cost for employee and dependent).
• Life insurance (no additional cost).
• Wellhub
• Occasional psychological support.
• Flexible weekly schedules.
• Bridge for all holidays.

For mothers and fathers

• R$370 daycare allowance/month for children up to 5 years old.
• Extended maternity leave of 180 days.
• Extended paternity leave of 60 days.