TechAlliance empowers London and Southwestern Ontario’s technology sector. We prepare today’s entrepreneurs to launch new ventures, provide education and networking opportunities to accelerate business growth for small-to-medium enterprises, and serve our 170+ members as advocates for the region’s thriving technology, life sciences and advanced manufacturing companies.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Business Services team as a business analyst working primarily with youth entrepreneurs (ages 18-29).  

As a business analyst, you will work closely with entrepreneurs of start-up and early stage technology companies to administer TechAlliance resources to our client base of companies. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Business Services, you will work with other analysts and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence to support organic growth of companies in London and the surrounding communities.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to our clients with respect to developing business plans and their constituent components, such as value propositions, market analysis and strategies, competition analysis, operations, finances, etc.
• Provide business analysis to assist clients with development of a business model.
• Assist clients in developing specific tools to grow their business, such as cash flow projections, marketing plans, presentations/pitch decks, etc.
• Assist in identifying and accessing sources of funding/grants, including government programs and private sector investors, business plan competitions, etc.
• Manage communication with active client base, and serve as the main point of contact between youth clients and the business services team.
• Lead TechAlliance relationship with entrepreneurship centres at local universities and colleges (Western University, Fanshawe College, and Lambton College).  Role will require time be spent on campus with these start up resources.
• Assist with the recruitment of new clients by spearheading relationships with entrepreneurship events and clubs at local universities and colleges while also attending events and workshops throughout the local community in a business development capacity, sometimes outside of regular work hours.
• Support the development and delivery of startup focused programs for our client base such as MaRS Workshops, Office Hours, and others as needed.
• Connect startup clients with local resources including, entrepreneurship ecosystem partners, service providers (legal, accounting, web development) and other resources which could help companies accelerate growth.
• Stay abreast of current developments in various technology industries.
• Provide ongoing support to the Vice President of Operations and Business Services, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and other analysts and team members.
• Other duties may be assigned.

 Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field
• 2 to 3 years of prior business experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• A good working knowledge of software programs and applications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to provide guidance and direction
• Energy, enthusiasm, and confidence in ones abilities

Assets

• Experience having led a startup or worked in a startup environment
• Knowledge of Client Relationship Management (CRM) programs (i.e.SugarCRM)
• Proven ability to assess business opportunities quickly and efficiently
• A technology background

Please send your cover letter and resume by end of day Friday, September 2, 2016 to the attention of:

Jennifer Starcok

Finance & Human Resources Administrator

jennifer.starcok@techalliance.ca

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.