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Danone is a global food company holding top positions in healthy food through its three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. Its mission, bringing health through food to as many people as possible, embodies commitment to human progress and business success.

To further this mission, Danone Ventures (DV), Danone’s corporate venture team, was formed. Through DV, we identify early stage food and foodtech start-ups that share our vision of a future of healthy and sustainable food. Leveraging equity investments as a tool, we help facilitate strong value creating partnerships between Danone and start-ups. We have strong beliefs and convictions and look to partner with like-minded start-ups as a key criteria of our investment philosophy.

We are looking for a curious, self-motivated and collaborative Analyst to join our team in New York City. This is an early career position (1-to-3-year experience) with broad exposure to the various activities within our corporate venture arm working closely with our diverse team of cross-functional experts to support our global investment scope and day-to-day operations. This role is a unique opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment while pursuing the clear strategic objective of bringing innovative and game-changing tech and science-based solutions to Danone. You will be expected to wear multiple hats across a spectrum of strategic and operational initiatives, and to independently thrive in a varied role with wide-ranging and changing responsibilities. The majority of your time will be engaging and supporting investment assessments and sector explorations, and the remainder assuming ownership of team tasks and logistics.

Responsibilities:

1. Investment Support:

• Conduct independent market research and data analysis, identify trends and relevant startups within our areas of interest and deliver high-quality presentation materials to inform DV team and stakeholders
• Support dealsourcing and dealflow management, which includes performing initial assessments, joining pitch meetings to evaluate innovative startups and new technologies, and ensuring data hygiene across CRM and internal data management platforms
• Assist the investment process as part of the deal team, which includes performing due diligence on new investment prospects, diving deep into industries and competitive landscapes, and preparing investment recommendations
• Help drive collaboration across the global DV team to generate new insights and deep dives
• Manage all ongoing projects effectively to ensure timely delivery and implement efficient processes

2. Administrative:

• Project manage team calendar and assist smooth execution of key meetings by taking ownership of preparations, logistics and follow-ups
• Support Managing Director on calendar management and travel planning
• Assist financial management of DV operations, which includes liaising with external vendors and Danone finance teams in the US and Europe
• Drive team animation and culture initiatives to foster our collaborative environment and high-performance culture
• Manage and drive special projects supporting the general operations of DV

The base compensation range for this position is $80k-90k commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.