Investment Associate/Analyst- Bilingual (Korean/ English)

This role supports company's strategic expansion into the startup ecosystem, focusing on investments in startups related to steel, battery materials, and new business areas. The candidate will identify investment opportunities, conduct investment analysis, and build partnerships with startups, serving as a bridge between Korea HQ and the Silicon Valley startup/VC community. Key Responsibilities  Source and screen startup investment opportunities in core and emerging business areas  Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and due diligence on prospective investments  Build a deal pipeline via industry events, demo days, and VC networking  Prepare investment memos and decks for internal review  Support negotiation, term sheet review, and closing processes  Track portfolio company performance and report to senior management  Coordinate with Korea-based investment/strategy teams on sourcing alignment 1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics or related field 2. 1–5 years of relevant work experience 3. Understanding of startup ecosystems and venture capital 4. Excellent written/verbal English communication 5. Business-level Korean documentation skills Preferred Qualifications  Background in VC, CVC, investment banking, or consulting  Financial modeling and valuation experience  Exposure to materials science, battery/energy, or industrial tech  Familiarity with PitchBook, Crunchbase, or similar tools All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. *** NO C2C *** For More Open Positions Visit us at: Our Mission WOONGJIN, Inc. is a rapidly growing team who provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to our clients. We have a strong moral code that includes the service of goodness without expectations of reward. We are motivated by the sense of responsibility and servant leadership.