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Investment Associate - Selby Jennings

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Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
What You'll Do. Associates are integral members of the investment team. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibility and contribute across the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to supporting portfolio company growth. The role builds on your prior experience while affording you exposure to a wide range of opportunities that will further develop your skills and perspective in private equity.

  • Screening New Investments: Identify and evaluate new opportunities, manage information flow, and coordinate key legal documentation (NDAs, CIMs, etc.).
  • Financial Analysis: Build financial models, perform valuations, and provide data-driven insights that shape investment decisions.
  • Industry & Market Research: Go deep on sectors and trends to uncover where real opportunities lie.
  • Due Diligence: Lead diligence efforts, collaborate with third-party providers, and ensure investment theses and analyses are rock-solid.
  • Deal Execution: Support negotiations and review documentation for acquisitions, add-ons, financings, and amendments.
  • Investment Materials: Craft clear, compelling memos that distill complexity into actionable insights for the Investment Committee.
  • Portfolio Monitoring: Track performance through monthly financials, oversee quarterly valuations, and prepare reporting packages.
  • Business Development: Contribute to sourcing, thematic research, and investor relations-Associates here get broad exposure, not narrow lanes.


What We're Looking For. We're seeking a resourceful, driven professional who thrives in entrepreneurial settings and is eager to contribute meaningfully to a close-knit investment team.

  • Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic performance
  • 2 years in investment banking, consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity
  • Proven strength in financial modeling, valuation, and company analysis
  • Sharp analytical and research skills paired with sound judgment
  • Mastery of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong communicator with the ability to distill insights and build trust with stakeholders
  • Self-starter with a bias for action and impeccable attention to detail
  • Comfortable working independently and in small, highly collaborative deal teams
  • Professional maturity and the ambition to grow with the firm

Salary.com Estimation for Investment Associate - Selby Jennings in Chicago, IL
$68,828 to $90,088
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