Tommy's is looking for an Investment Associate to work within its newly launched business unit. Tommy's Express Capital was formed to accelerate growth for corporate and franchise partners. This role will play a critical role in helping to build this entity from the ground up and working at the intersection of finance/investments, fundraising, investor relations, growth strategy, real estate, and franchise development.
What can Tommy's offer you?
Base pay and eligibility for incentive pay
Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
401k match and complimentary financial planning services
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
Valuable learning and development program
Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
Growing nationwide brand / presence
Position Responsibilities
Financial Modeling and Analysis
Build and maintain complex financial models to analyze different business cases, investment structures, and investor returns
Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research and analysis to support financial forecasts and strategic decision-making
Prepare detailed financial projections and forecasts
Document Preparation
Draft presentations, pitch decks, and investor communications
Review and analyze legal documents, such as term sheets and agreements
Help organize and coordinate fundraising events such as webinars, roadshows, and conferences
Support logistics and coordination for investor meetings, ensuring materials are ready and presentations are tailored to specific investor needs
Track and report on fundraising progress, providing updates on commitments and potential leads
Investor Relations
Assist with maintaining and updating the investor database, tracking commitments, and managing investor correspondence
Support in communications with prospective and existing investors responding to investor inquiries, and organizing follow-up meetings
Help manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to investor relations efforts
Growth Strategy
Help identify, evaluate, and execute growth strategies (e.g., international growth efforts, strategic partnerships)
Explore creative financing solutions for franchise partners
Team Support:
Work collaboratively with franchise development, real estate, data & analytics, and other team members across the organization
Participate in brainstorming sessions and support with administrative and logistical tasks as needed
Other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position Qualifications & Candidate Attributes
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Strong academic performance with a deep understanding of financial concepts and modeling techniques.
1-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, finance, consulting, or a related field. Internship experience in a top-tier investment bank/financial institution, management consulting, or corporate finance/strategy is preferred
Proficient in financial modeling, spreadsheet management (Excel), and presentations (PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high degree of attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong organizational skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and driven to succeed
Ability to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
Team player with a collaborative mindset
High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. Open office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This role will require longer hours and travel as needed to meet goals and objectives.
To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to:
Work and commute in all weather conditions
Able to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information
Able to walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers
Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
Work in a fast-paced environment where they will often be multitasking
Move about inside the office to access standard office equipment
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as keyboard, copy machine and printer
Remain in a stationary position 50%+ of the time, alternating between sitting and standing
Ability to move and lift up to 30 pounds
Overview of Tommy's Family of Companies
Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.
Tommy's Express Operations consists of a number of corporately owned Tommy's Express car wash locations across the country. This is a quickly growing operation with intentions to open or acquire 3-5 new locations per year.
Tommy Car Wash Systems ("TCWS") is the power behind our Tommy's Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy's Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy's Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.