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Investment Associate Prologis Ventures
Investment Associate Prologis VenturesPrologis • San Francisco, CA, US
Investment Associate Prologis Ventures

Investment Associate Prologis Ventures

Prologis • San Francisco, CA, US
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Investment Associate Prologis Ventures

Prologis Ventures, founded in 2016, invests in and builds the future of commercefocusing on technology and innovation across logistics, energy, mobility, and the built world. We invest from Series A through IPO, targeting opportunities that solve critical challenges for Prologis customers and our global platform. Beyond capital, we accelerate growth through customer introductions, business development, and new venture incubation.

We are looking for an Investment Associate to join our team. In this role you'll play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments that shape the future of logistics and real estate. You'll lead market and customer diligence, build driver-based models, and develop clear, actionable investment theses. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, finance, and executionpartnering with leaders across Real Estate, Energy, Data Centers, and Operating Essentials to identify and scale high-impact opportunities.

A Day in the Life

  • Lead segmented market builds grounded in customer P&Ls, value?chain mapping, and competitive landscaping; run structured expert / customer interviews and synthesize signal vs. noise into sourcing theses.
  • Own diligence workstreams across market, product / tech, financials, customer, and competition; design and execute reference programs, analyze data rooms, and document risks and mitigants.
  • Build and audit driver?based models; run scenario / sensitivity cases and returns math across entry / ownership / round structures.
  • Stand up lightweight portfolio KPI frameworks and reporting; compare realized performance vs. underwriting and surface follow?on or governance recommendations.
  • Convert diligence learnings into post?investment execution with Prologis platform teams; define pilots, success metrics, and remove adoption blockers.
  • Support a focused, thesis?driven sourcing funnel with targeted outreach and crisp CRM hygiene.
  • Coordinate cross?functional stakeholders; track issues to close and keep partners read?in on process and timing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Market Research & Thesis Development - Develop market maps and investment theses rooted in end?customer economics and competitive dynamics.
  • Investment Diligence - Design and execute customer references, pricing tests, and surveys; synthesize findings into IC?ready insights with clear assumptions and sources.
  • Financial Underwriting - Build, audit, and version driver?based models; pressure?test unit economics, moats, and downside scenarios.
  • Portfolio Analytics & Reporting - Establish KPI frameworks and monthly / quarterly reporting; produce variance analyses and update the investment case over time.
  • Value Creation & Platform Integration - Translate diligence insights into post?investment value plans; partner with Energy, Data Centers, and Operating Essentials to accelerate adoption.
  • Sourcing & Pipeline Management - Execute thesis?driven mapping and targeted outreach; maintain prioritization, next actions, and hit?rate tracking.
  • Process & Operational Excellence - Maintain tight checklists, issue logs, and data rooms; time?stamp decisions and drive to closure.
  • Required Qualifications

  • 13+ years' professional experience in one or more : technical product management, investment banking, management consulting, private equity / venture; exposure to energy, logistics / supply chain, data centers, automation, or related domains.
  • Strong financial modeling and fundamental research capabilities; comfort with complex, driver?based models and sensitivity analyses.
  • Clear, decision?oriented writing skills; ability to produce executive?ready memos outlining base / bull / bear cases and go / no?go thresholds.
  • Process discipline and attention to detail : manage checklists, issue logs, and data rooms; keep stakeholders aligned on status and risks.
  • High agency, speed, and prioritization; ability to juggle multiple workstreams and decide with incomplete data.
  • Direct, concise communicator with high EQ; able to give / receive feedback, push back respectfully, and escalate early.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, finance, computer science, or a related quantitative field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MS, PhD) welcomed.
  • Familiarity with VC / PE transactions and tools such as AlphaSense, PitchBook, Affinity, and Aumni.
  • Hiring Salary Range of : $111,000-$166,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

    People First

    Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

    When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

    As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

    All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work / lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

    All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Employment Type : Full time

    Location : San Francisco, California

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