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Career Area: Finance Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. At Caterpillar, you build what matters—whether it’s the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships, or new digital technologies. There are big jobs to be done worldwide—building critical infrastructure, bolstering local economies, meeting the demand for energy—and that work is powered by our people. Every single Caterpillar employee moves our company forward. Piece by piece, part by part, person by person. Together we create sustainable, world-changing solutions that impact lives around the globe. Join our winning team and help build a better world. About The Role : A Finance Analyst in the Venture Capital Department will develop knowledge of Caterpillar’s procedures, philosophy, customers, venture capital investment strategies and financial practices related to the corporate venture capital industry in support of our Enterprise Business Segments. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Our Finance Professionals deliver a wide range of financial management directions and services to support our venture capital services organization within FSD. The Finance Analyst role will allow you to support various venture capital investments across multiple business units and analyze the economics and financial aspects of the investment terms (valuation, exits, debt instruments, etc.) Translating deal terms into an investment model, valuation analysis Developing and reviewing investment capitalization tables for current and future investments Supporting business unit CFOs in financial analysis and cash flows related to commercial activities Supporting quarterly financial health reviews of portfolio companies (cash flow, impairment analysis) and senior level reporting Staying current of venture capital market trends as it relates to valuations, exit multiples and term sheet economics to support the overall acumen of the department. Required Qualifications: Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following degree programs: bachelor’s or master’s in Finance, Economics or other Business major with a minimum 18 hours of Finance courses. Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA (both Finance GPA & Cumulative GPA). Graduation date between December 2024 to August 2025. Skills Needed for Success in Role: Capital Markets : Knowledge of the asset class, types of venture capital financing instruments used by corporate venture capitalists; ability to apply financial market knowledge to various investments and modeling. Financial Analysis : Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Planning and Organizing : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way. Communicating Complex Concepts : Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations Data Analysis Knowledge of data analyses tools, techniques and visualization methods. What You Will Get: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Additional Details: Location: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX - Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary. Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify. Professionals within the program must be willing to travel as needed. Final details: If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application. Also, frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. About Caterpillar: Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Posting Dates: November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ( . Caterpillar

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