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Woongjin, Inc.

Investment Associate/Analyst- Bilingual (Korean/ English)

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In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
60K-85K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
60K-85K Annually
Mid level
Source and screen startup investments in steel, battery materials, and new business areas. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and due diligence. Build deal pipeline and partnerships, prepare investment memos, support negotiations and closings, track portfolio performance, and coordinate with Korea-based teams to align sourcing and strategy.
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Company Description

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Our Mission

WOONGJIN, Inc. is a rapidly growing team who provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to our clients. We have a strong moral code that includes the service of goodness without expectations of reward. We are motivated by the sense of responsibility and servant leadership.

 

Job Description

This role supports company's strategic expansion into the startup ecosystem, focusing on
investments in startups related to steel, battery materials, and new business areas. The
candidate will identify investment opportunities, conduct investment analysis, and build
partnerships with startups, serving as a bridge between Korea HQ and the Silicon
Valley startup/VC community.

Key Responsibilities
 Source and screen startup investment opportunities in core and emerging business
areas
 Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and due diligence on prospective
investments
 Build a deal pipeline via industry events, demo days, and VC networking
 Prepare investment memos and decks for internal review
 Support negotiation, term sheet review, and closing processes
 Track portfolio company performance and report to senior management
 Coordinate with Korea-based investment/strategy teams on sourcing alignment

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics or related field
2. 1–5 years of relevant work experience
3. Understanding of startup ecosystems and venture capital
4. Excellent written/verbal English communication
5. Business-level Korean documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications
 Background in VC, CVC, investment banking, or consulting
 Financial modeling and valuation experience
 Exposure to materials science, battery/energy, or industrial tech
 Familiarity with PitchBook, Crunchbase, or similar tools

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 *** NO C2C ***

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