Analyst, Diligence – Venture Investing

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Onsite lunch

Company outings

EV reimbursement

Job summary

K1 Investment Management in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Private Equity Analyst for Fall 2027. You will evaluate new investments, build financial models, and present opportunities to the Investment Committee, collaborating with executives and finance teams.

You should have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach and high integrity. This role offers growth in a premier PE environment, onsite with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – first generation college students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong academic performance, regardless of subject.
• Adaptable and results-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and strategic skills.
• Proactive with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Attention to detail and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investments and identify key value creation levers.
• Meet with executives and advisors to represent K1.
• Build financial models and run analyses.
• Present potential investments to the Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with finance teams on budgets.
• Coordinate data collection and diligence sessions.

Skills

Analytical ability

Strategic thinking

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

K1 Investment Management is looking for a Private Equity Analyst to join their team in Manhattan Beach, CA, starting in Fall 2027. This role is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for investment. You’ll be involved in evaluating new investments and working closely with executives and finance teams.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate new investments and identify key value creation levers
• Meet with executives and advisors to represent K1
• Build financial models and run analyses
• Present potential investments to the Investment Committee
• Collaborate with finance teams on budgets
• Coordinate data collection and diligence sessions

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree – first generation college students are encouraged to apply
• Strong academic performance, regardless of subject
• Adaptable and results-oriented
• Excellent analytical and strategic skills
• Proactive with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Attention to detail and high integrity

What You’ll Love

• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• Volunteer opportunities and sports teams
• Onsite catering with daily lunch
• Company outings and team events
• Electric vehicle reimbursement

About the Firm

• K1 is a leading investor in small-cap AI-powered software
• They focus on building category leaders in technology
• Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California
• They have invested in over 275 companies since inception
• They partner early with founders and management teams