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Associate - Growth Equity
A lower middle market investment firm is looking to add an Associate to its Boston-based team.
The Role
This is a generalist investing position within a lean team, offering exposure across the full deal lifecycle. The Associate will play a key role in sourcing opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting portfolio companies, working closely with senior investors.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively source and develop investment opportunities through outbound outreach and relationship building
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with founders, executives, and intermediaries
* Support deal execution including financial analysis, modeling, and diligence
* Conduct market research across relevant sectors
* Assist with portfolio company initiatives and ongoing performance tracking
* Contribute to pipeline discussions and investment decision-making
Candidate Profile
* 1-4 years of investment banking experience (strong deal exposure preferred)
* Prior internship experience in finance
* Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset
* Demonstrated ability or interest in sourcing / relationship-driven investing
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
* High ownership, curiosity, and strong communication skills
Additional Context
* Lean team environment with significant responsibility early
* Blend of sourcing, execution, and portfolio exposure (not purely execution-focused)
* Relationship-driven investment approach
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000