Thrasio is the consumer goods company reimagining omnichannel commerce and consumer products, and boasts an innovation engine that brings high-quality products to market across digital marketplaces, channels, and retailers globally.

With the experience of evaluating more than 6,000 Amazon companies, acquiring over 130 top-rated brands, and managing the scale of 22,000 products, Thrasio is the largest acquirer of Amazon FBA brands. Since our founding in 2018, the team has grown to more than 1,000 people globally--most of that growth has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hiring people who share a passion for their craft in the eCommerce space is the reason we’re projected to grow more than 10x in the next few years. This growth is supported by investors whose portfolios include Facebook, Google, Jet.com, StitchFix, and Lululemon. We do our best work when we’re surrounded by people who are insatiably curious, agile, and who thrive in collaborative, check-your-ego-at-the door working environments. Sound like you? We’d love to chat.

The Role

The Associate will play a crucial part in the decision making process for Thrasio’s China based acquisitions. Associates will conduct financial, market, business, and product analysis, identify key risks & opportunities for prospective deals, as well as plan immediate action items for migration, and complete a comprehensive investment memo to present to our investment committee. Associates are expected to build and manage relationships with our sellers, negotiate deals/structure, and ultimately make and sign an offer/Letter of Intent (LOI). The Associate will have an opportunity that is unparalleled in the consumer product and e-commerce industries to work on multiple live deals from start to finish.

This role requires someone who is highly motivated and can effectively combine exceptional strategic thinking, superior communication, time management, relationship building and quantitative skills.

Some Responsibilities May Include:

• Engaging with sellers and entrepreneurs to understand their business, product, supply chain, marketing, and operations
• Creating financial models for each acquisition target to assist in determining whether the business is an attractive brand for the Thrasio portfolio
• Conducting market research, product research, and competitive analysis for target industries and brands
• Preparing investment memos for qualified deals and presenting to the investment committee; Investment memos include research and summaries on company financials, market and business analysis, as well as post-acquisition roadmap for growth and margin expansion
• Participating in structuring terms and negotiation with sellers
• Working collaboratively with the M&A Due Diligence team post signing the LOI to ensure smooth transition
• Supporting other members of the team on ad hoc analysis, special projects, and new initiatives

What You Bring to the Party:

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in a Private Equity, Venture Capital, or M&A environment preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin is required
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business or related discipline is required
• Ability to build and analyze financial models
• Team first mentality, with a superior attention to detail
• Strong project management, planning, and organization skills, including ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity
• Strong analytical and modeling skills (including a working knowledge of finance/accounting)
• Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with different departments including M&A Due Diligence, Brand Operations, Marketing, SEO, Supply Chain, and Data Science teams, as they assess brand potential

THRASIO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND CONSIDERS ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, AGE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. FURTHER, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, PROTECTED CLASSES, OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. THRASIO PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

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