Woongjin, Inc. Logo

Woongjin, Inc.

Investment Associate/Analyst- Bilingual (Korean/ English)

Posted 8 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
60K-85K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Santa Clara, CA, USA
60K-85K Annually
Junior
Source and screen startup investment opportunities, perform market research, due diligence, and financial analysis; build deal pipeline and partnerships; prepare investment memos; support negotiations and closings; track portfolio performance and coordinate with Korea-based teams.
The summary above was generated by AI
Company Description

For More Open Positions Visit us at:
http://recruiting.woongjininc.com/

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 ***

Similar Jobs

4 Minutes Ago
Remote or Hybrid
United States
175K-220K Annually
Expert/Leader
175K-220K Annually
Expert/Leader
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Internet of Things
Own and evolve the cloud-native platform for a multi-tenant DNS-native identity service: design infrastructure architecture, ensure production readiness (SLOs, DR, runbooks), operate DNS and PKI/signing systems, build CI/CD and supply-chain controls, instrument observability, automate audit evidence, manage cost and capacity, lead incident response and on-call, and mentor the engineering team to scale operational practices for enterprise launch.
Top Skills: ArgocdAWSCosignDnsDnssecEfkElkGCPGithub ActionsGitlab CiGoGrafanaHsmJavaScriptKmsKubernetesOpentelemetryPkiPrometheusPythonSigstoreSlsaTerraformTypescript
49 Minutes Ago
Remote or Hybrid
4 Locations
98K-150K Annually
Mid level
98K-150K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Partner with People Analytics Consultants to analyze HR data, deliver actionable insights for talent decisions, workforce planning, retention, and employee experience. Design analyses, present findings to leaders, manage multiple projects, and help enhance analytics solutions.
Top Skills: ExcelPower BIPythonRSQL
51 Minutes Ago
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
80K-141K Annually
Senior level
80K-141K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Lead real-time incident response for GM's autonomous vehicle testing fleet as Incident Commander. Triage on-road events, coordinate cross-functional investigations, document incidents for legal and regulatory teams, improve response playbooks and tools, train teams, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to protect fleet safety and continuity.
Top Skills: LookerPagerdutyServicenow

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account