Associate, Salesforce Ventures

Salesforce

. Source and evaluate potential investments, developing new theses based on market trends and emerging technology shifts .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $123,100 - $186,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and evaluate potential investments, developing new theses based on market trends and emerging technology shifts
Conduct end-to-end due diligence, including customer references, financial modeling, market mapping, competitive analysis, and technical moat evaluation
Build and refine AI-augmented sourcing and diligence workflows (automated market mapping, real-time competitive intelligence, structured IC prep)
Build positive relationships with entrepreneurs and co-investors
Support portfolio companies around strategic planning, hiring, financing, and Salesforce ecosystem introductions
Maintain persistent, AI-monitored research streams across priority investment themes and synthesize insights into investable theses
Assist investment partners and contribute to firm initiatives
Drive projects independently and exhibit tireless work ethic

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3+ years in venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, consulting, or at a high-growth startup
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Genuine interest in enterprise technology, B2B SaaS, and emerging infrastructure trends
Demonstrated comfort with AI tools in a professional workflow: using LLMs for research synthesis, building automations, scripting with tools like Cursor or Claude Code, or designing AI-assisted analytical pipelines
Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and operate with minimal direction
Strong written and verbal communication; can synthesize complex topics into clear, concise recommendations
Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco or New York

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingmarket mappingcompetitive analysistechnical moat evaluationAI-augmented sourcingresearch synthesisautomation scriptinganalytical pipelinesdue diligenceinvestment thesis development

Soft Skills

strong analytical skillsindependent workmulti-taskingstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationrelationship buildingwork ethicstrategic planningproblem-solvingsynthesis of complex topics