Job Description
About Bonside
At Bonside, we are defining the future of brick-and-mortar businesses. Service-powered storefronts anchor our cities and towns, bringing life, vibrancy, and sustenance to our communities. In 2021, we launched the Repeatable Revenue Agreement (RRA), a transparent asset class that provides growth capital to these businesses without dilution or guarantees. Our financing leverages the unique strengths of physical businesses, helping operators lay the bricks of growth hyper-strategically.
Who we are
- Ambitious: Crafting a future where brick-and-mortar growth runs on Bonside
- Curious: Building in uncharted territory with a "leave no stone unturned" mentality
- Collaborative: Valuing team discussion and respectful discourse to reach clarity
- Backed by the best: Supported by leading investors in finance, technology and brick-and-mortar
The Opportunity
We're seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Investment Associate to play a critical role in our underwriting and investment process. You'll be responsible for leading financial diligence, presenting investment recommendations to our committee, and serving as a key relationship bridge between Bonside and potential portfolio companies. This role offers a unique combination of analytical rigor and client-facing responsibility in an innovative alternative investment space.
Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Diligence
- Transform complex company financials into Bonside's standardized format
- Clean and rationalize financial data, including expense recategorization and cash flow analysis
- Interpret business performance metrics and identify key trends
- Develop sophisticated risk assessments and determine clear paths to investment approval
- Present comprehensive investment cases to our Investment Committee
Company Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Bonside's investment team and businesses
- Guide businesses through our onboarding and systems integration processes
- Conduct professional follow-up calls and information requests
- Represent Bonside's values and vision throughout the diligence process
- Build trust with operators through clear communication and genuine understanding
Strategic Investment Process Development
- Leverage existing portfolio data to create benchmarks for evaluating new opportunities
- Provide iterative feedback on scoring methodologies and qualification criteria
- Identify patterns across successful investments to refine our approach
- Collaborate with the broader team to continuously improve our investment framework
- Balance analytical rigor with business development sensitivity
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in finance (investment banking, private equity, or private credit)
- Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify anomalies in complex datasets
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience interacting directly with management teams or clients
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into accessible insights
- Bachelor's degree required, finance or business degree preferred
- Genuine interest in brick-and-mortar businesses and alternative financing models
If you're passionate about redefining how brick-and-mortar businesses access growth capital and want to play a key role in building a new investment category, we'd love to connect.