Portfolio Associate
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About the Role
Valnet is seeking a Portfolio Associate to support P&L management, strategic budget allocation, and content development for a portfolio of digital media brands. The role requires 4-6 years of experience in business analysis, operations, or financial analysis, and strong analytical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Support P&L management at the EBITDA level by identifying opportunities to grow revenue, optimize costs, and improve overall business performance
- Allocate investment strategically to maximize profitability, improve operational efficiency, and support long term growth initiatives
- Partner with editorial teams to enhance content strategies using data and insights to increase traffic, engagement, and audience reach
- Monitor industry trends, conduct competitive analysis, and identify opportunities to strengthen market position
- Support identification and exploration of new projects, ventures, and partnerships
- Work closely with brand leaders and cross functional stakeholders to align priorities and drive execution
- Track KPIs across revenue, traffic, and engagement, translating performance into actionable recommendations
- Apply Valnet Business System (VBS) principles to improve accountability, streamline workflows, and enhance business outcomes
- Continuously optimize content and operational processes to increase quality, efficiency, and speed of execution
Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of experience in roles such as Business Analyst, Operations Manager, Corporate Strategy, Content Management, M&A, or Financial Analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field
- Strong analytical skills with ability to use data to drive decision making
- Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Excel, and other data analysis platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of digital publishing, content monetization, and audience engagement strategies
- Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities
- Understanding of the Valnet Business System (VBS) or willingness to learn
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Overview
- Valnet is a growing global digital media investment company based in Montreal with secondary offices in New York.
- As Portfolio Associate, you will report to the Portfolio General Manager and provide support to one of Valnet's Portfolio Team.
Responsibilities
- Drive P&L Performance: Support P&L management at the EBITDA level by identifying opportunities to grow revenue, optimize costs, and improve overall business performance.
- Strategic Budget Allocation: Allocate investment strategically to maximize profitability, improve operational efficiency, and support long term growth initiatives.
- Content & Audience Development: Partner with editorial teams to enhance content strategies using data and insights to increase traffic, engagement, and audience reach across the portfolio.
- Competitive Analysis & Market Research: Monitor industry trends, conduct competitive analysis, and identify opportunities to strengthen market position and performance.
- New Venture Development: Support the identification and exploration of new projects, ventures, and partnerships that complement or expand the existing portfolio.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with brand leaders and cross functional stakeholders to align priorities, drive execution, and foster a high performance culture.
- Deliver Insights & Recommendations: Track KPIs across revenue, traffic, and engagement, translating performance into actionable recommendations.
- VBS Implementation: Apply Valnet Business System (VBS) principles to improve accountability, streamline workflows, and enhance business outcomes.
- Improve Processes & Execution: Continuously optimize content and operational processes to increase quality, efficiency, and speed of execution.
Requirements
- 4 to 6 years of experience in roles such as Business Analyst, Operations Manager, Corporate Strategy, Content Management, M&A, or Financial Analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field.
- Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to use data to drive decision making. Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Excel, and other data analysis platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
- A solid understanding of digital publishing, content monetization, and audience engagement strategies.
- Self motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving. Capable of managing projects independently while contributing to team objectives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities. Comfortable managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
- Understanding of the Valnet Business System (VBS) or a willingness to learn and adopt its principles for operational success.
Benefits
- Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision).
- Fitness subscription reimbursement program.
- Competitive compensation plan and bonus structure.
Who we are
- Valnet is a company unlike any other. You'll work alongside passionate, dedicated individuals who bring their best every day.
- We are innovative leaders, not passive followers, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry.
- We encourage autonomy and value creative contributions, empowering you to shape meaningful change from day one.
- In our true meritocratic structure, your career can develop quickly, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and be generously rewarded for your achievements.
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