Investment Analyst

Title: Investment Analyst

Company Summary: A Washington DC-based private investment firm is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its dynamic team. The firm specializes in lower-middle market secondary and co-investments across a diverse range of industries. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a lean, highly acquisitive team, offering early and significant responsibility, hands-on deal experience, and exposure to all aspects of the investment process.

The Investment Analyst will be responsible for:

• Execution of broader market and industry research
• Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
• Take point on due diligence processes
• Monitor existing investment portfolio
• Analyze fund performance, portfolio construction, and underlying company metrics
• Support fundraising activities and broader firm initiatives

The Investment Analyst should have the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience evaluating venture capital and/or growth equity funds
• 1-2 years of Investment Banking or Wealth Management experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
• Strong interest in venture sectors such as software, fintech, healthcare, frontier technologies, blockchain, and AI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex concepts into clear investment insights
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and sound investment judgment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with AI tools used in research and analysis (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity)
• Experience with Python, SQL, or similar tools is a plus
• For Associate-level candidates: proven ability to lead investment processes with limited supervision and strong relationship-building skills

If you are interested in the Investment Analyst role, then please don't wait to apply.