Senior Financial Analyst – Ventures Analytics & Operations
Qualcomm Inc/De
San Diego, CA · Posted September 17, 2026
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About the job
Company: Qualcomm Incorporated
Job Area: Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Finance
General Summary:
Exciting opportunity to join Qualcomm’s Ventures Finance team, supporting portfolio analysis, investment diligence, portfolio reporting and the development of next-generation reporting and AI-driven workflows.
The position sits at the intersection of venture investing, financial analysis, data infrastructure, and AI-driven innovation, providing high visibility across investment managers, finance leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing investment decision-making, improving portfolio insights, and building scalable systems that support Qualcomm Ventures' global investment activities.
**This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.**
**Position requires to be onsite in San Diego, 5 days a week**
Key Responsibilities
1) Venture Financial Analysis & Investment Support
Analyze portfolio company performance, valuation drivers, and return outcomes across stages
Support investment committee (IC) processes, including financial modeling, return analysis, and ownership/dilution tracking
Evaluate investment outcomes under various entry, follow-on, and exit scenarios
Partner with investment managers on portfolio monitoring, company performance reviews, and investment-related analyses
2) Portfolio Reporting & Insights
Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards, portfolio and management reporting
Deliver executive-level insights on portfolio performance, key risks, valuation changes, and emerging trends
Support quarterly portfolio reviews and valuation processes
Enhance reporting frameworks to improve transparency, consistency, and decision-making across the Ventures organization
3) Data Systems & Infrastructure
Own and enhance Ventures data ecosystem and reporting pipelines
Maintain data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across investment and operational processes
Design scalable reporting structures that transform investment data into actionable insights
4) AI & Automation Enablement
Identify, design and implement AI-enabled workflows and automation solutions across Ventures processes
Develop prototypes, agents, and automation tools to improve reporting efficiency and investment insights
Partner with Finance and IT to scale automation across Ventures processes
5) Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with investment managers, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and other Finance partners
Support interactions with external partners, service providers, and portfolio companies as needed
Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve the effectiveness and scalability of the Ventures organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics or related field
3-5 years of experience in Finance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, or a related discipline
Experience in venture capital, growth equity, or investment portfolio analysis
Strong financial modeling skills (valuation, IRR, ownership/dilution, scenario analysis)
Experience with AI/automation tools or strong interest in applying AI to finance workflows
Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, executive-level insights
Profile / Success Characteristics
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Systems-oriented thinker who can improve processes, not just analyze outcomes
Comfortable operating in an fast-paced, and evolving environment
Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Self-starter with a bias toward ownership, execution, and continuous improvement
Curious about emerging technologies and motivated to leverage AI and automation to solve business problems
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree. • 3+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits : $90,600.00 - $135,800.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .