Senior Investment Analyst – Cybersecurity

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Senior Investment Analyst – Cybersecurity

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and do you have an interest in the latest technologies and trends shaping this industry? Do you want to translate your knowledge into growth opportunities for Europe’s most promising cybersecurity startups? Look no further, because this role might just be your best career move yet!

LOCATION

Hybrid or remote. Our offices are located in Amsterdam and The Hague (the Netherlands). However, we welcome applications from qualified candidates who live in other European countries and are willing to travel 4-6 times per year to our offices in the Netherlands.

WHO WE ARE

TIN Capital was founded in 1998 and is one of the leading cybersecurity venture capital firms in Europe. In Q4 2023, TIN Capital launched its newest fund: European Cyber Tech Fund V. This €100 million fund will invest in 12 startups with the potential to become a leader in their segment. Portfolio companies such as BreachLock, Eye Security, EGERIE, EclectiqIQ underline the expertise and market reputation of TIN Capital.

TIN Capital (co-)leads funding rounds in European startups and scale-ups in the fields of:

• Cybersecurity;
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies;
• National & Economic Security Tech;
• Cyber Liability Insurance Tech. 

The small and gender-diverse investment team has an entrepreneurial background. We actively support our portfolio companies to become European cybersecurity champions.

WHAT YOU WOULD DO

• Provide the investment team with the intelligence it needs to make investment decisions that anticipate cybersecurity industry trends.
• Carry out and document research in: (i) cybersecurity trends and market drivers, (ii) cybersecurity (sub)segments with commercial potential, (iii) existing competitive landscapes, (iv) vendor unique selling points (USPs), (v) differentiating go-to-market and pricing strategies, (vi) gaps in competitors' offerings through reference calls with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other buyers, (vii) identifying and ranking (European) startups challenging the status quo.
• Interact with the cybersecurity ecosystem at industry events.
• Contribute to thought leadership by writing articles and giving presentations.
• Structuring and improving (internal) processes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related fields;
• Demonstrable analytical skills and a research mindset;
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Fluency in English at a professional level;
• Min. 5 years’ experience in either: (i) a tech analyst role at a leading technology research firm or (ii) a hands-on cybersecurity role in which you worked with a wide range of tools and processes or (iii) a (C)ISO role for a medium or large organization where you have learned to balance business continuity and cybersecurity spending, i.e. which cybersecurity controls make sense from a business perspective?
• Personality that is geared towards: (i) becoming a subject matter expert, so curiosity, patience and persistence, (ii) translating complex data and information into explainable insights and trends, so attention to detail and the ability to communicate your research findings;
• Team player.
• Based in the European Union with a work permit for the European Union.

Please note that TIN Capital cannot sponsor a work visa.

Optional qualifications (‘Nice to have!’):

• Fluency in other European languages (in addition to English);
• Financial modeling and financial analysis skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Creative and strategic thinker;
• CISSP, CASP+ or other relevant certifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary, including an excellent pension scheme;
• Option to work part-time with a min. of 30 hours per week;
• Flexibility to work remotely and/or at TIN Capital's offices in Amsterdam and The Hague, the Netherlands;
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment at the forefront of innovation and technology;
• Gender-diverse and inclusive team;
• Participation in international industry events, both online and in-person;
• Access to specialist tooling to support your research and analysis;
• Social impact by funding and supporting tomorrow’s cybersecurity leaders that are crucial for keeping Europe safe and secure.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information or to apply directly, please send an email to info@tiincapital.nl that includes your CV and a cover letter in which you answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to work at TIIN Capital?
• What skills and personality traits will you contribute to our team?
• When could you start?

DIVERSITY

TIN Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. We hire on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.