COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.

CONTRACT DURATION: 6 MONTHS

CONTRACT HOURS: 40 HOURS/WEEK

ANTICIPATED START DATE: APRIL 2020

OFFICE LOCATION: HUDSON YARDS, NY

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

SAP.iO is SAP’s strategic business unit to incubate startup innovation and drive new business models for SAP.

The SAP.iO Fund & Foundries invest in and accelerate external startups to strategically expand SAP’s ecosystem.  The SAP.iO Fund makes direct investments in external, early-stage enterprise software startups that enable SAP customers to realize new, highly incremental value from investments in SAP solutions.  The SAP.iO Foundries are SAP’s global network of top-tier startup programs, including accelerators, that enable startups to build innovative software that deliver value for SAP customers.

The Intern supports the SAP.iO Fund team in the sourcing, screening and analysis (including financial) of potential investments at seed and series A stages in the U.S.. The intern will maintain coverage of market within a select area (theme) of investment, screen best candidates and provide insightful analysis of the potential investments.

This position is based in New York, and reports to Joanna Maryewska, Investment Principal at SAP.iO Fund.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The Intern, SAP.iO Fund will be responsible for a number of key activities, including:

• Research on prioritized themes for investment
• Screening of opportunities across U.S., with particular focus on East Coast, including at incubators, other VC funds, corporate programs or at events
• Attendance of events from incubators and startups
• Analysis of investment opportunities, including market, competition, product and technology, business model, financials, team
• Timely communication and reporting on the best potential investments that meet the Fund criteria
• Support the organization of startup and fund events

WHAT YOU GET FROM US Success is what you make it. At SAP, we help you make it your own. A career at SAP can open many doors for you. If you’re searching for a company that’s dedicated to your ideas and individual growth, recognizes you for your unique contributions, fills you with a strong sense of purpose, and provides a fun, flexible and inclusive work environment – apply now.

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team. (Americas:Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Required skills

• Experience in research, quantitative analysis, and providing an evaluation with an ability to communicate the messages in a targeted manner depending on the audience and format (e.g., Word document, PowerPoint presentation, etc.)
• Ability to build and expand professional networks on behalf of SAP.iO Fund
• Basic understanding of emerging technologies relevant to enterprise software
• Desire to learn new information and be a self-motivated starter with strong sense of self, self-confidence, drive, and tenacity
• Demonstrated track record of taking initiative, being flexible, and promoting innovation
• Proven ability to work with speed and accuracy to deadlines
• Interest in current affairs and an appreciation of their impact on markets, technology, SAP customers, the ecosystem, etc.
• Fluent level of using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint) to create executive-level briefings / presentations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required from a top-tier university (candidates in the process of getting degrees will be also considered)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Project or work experience in tech preferred

Preferred skills

• Good understanding of the VC and enterprise tech eco-system incl. knowledge of top VC firms, investment process, trends in B2B software
• Ability to perform reliable quantitative and in-depth qualitative analysis using a diverse set of sources within deadlines
• Effective written, verbal and presentation and communication skills
• Passion for innovation
• Entrepreneurial, can-do attitude

At SAP, we're not just shaping the future, we're creating it with a collaborative spirit, a drive for high performance, and a commitment to continuous learning. SAP's purpose is to help the world run better and improve people's lives with sustainability at the core. Our integrated applications connect all parts of a business into an intelligent suite on a fully digital platform. With the largest cloud portfolio on the market, world-class benefits, and recognition for your individual contributions, we're here to empower you to bring out your best.