Associate, Investment Associate – Growth Strategy

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Savano Capital Partners is seeking an Investment Associate to join their growing Washington DC-Baltimore area team. You’ll spend half your time sourcing new investment opportunities and the other half on rigorous diligence and execution, working closely with partners to drive meaningful outcomes.

You’ll build relationships with founders and executives, develop financial models, and contribute to portfolio monitoring and potential exits in a collaborative environment that rewards initiative and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, or similar.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, especially in accounting and financial modeling.
• Genuine curiosity about how businesses operate and succeed.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships with executives and investors.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify new investment opportunities.
• Build relationships with founders, executives, and investors.
• Analyze companies and industries for investment diligence.
• Develop financial models and valuations.
• Support monitoring of portfolio performance and potential exits.
• Contribute to improving investment processes and sourcing capabilities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship building

Job description

Savano Capital Partners is looking for an Investment Associate to join their growing team in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. In this role, you’ll spend half your time sourcing new investment opportunities and the other half on investment diligence and execution. You’ll work closely with partners and have a chance to make a real impact in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Source and identify new investment opportunities.
• Build relationships with founders, executives, and investors.
• Analyze companies and industries for investment diligence.
• Develop financial models and valuations.
• Support monitoring of portfolio performance and potential exits.
• Contribute to improving investment processes and sourcing capabilities.

What You Need

• 2+ years in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, or a similar role.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, especially in accounting and financial modeling.
• Genuine curiosity about how businesses operate and succeed.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships with executives and investors.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment.

What You’ll Love

• Work directly with experienced partners and take on meaningful responsibilities.
• Participate in investment committee discussions from day one.
• Be part of a collaborative team of around ten professionals.
• Opportunity to develop as an investor and build lasting relationships.

About the Firm

• Savano Capital Partners focuses on late-stage technology and tech-enabled services companies.
• They provide liquidity to founders and early investors through minority ownership positions.
• Recently closed their fourth fund, offering a strong capital base for growth.
• They emphasize building relationships with shareholders before transactions occur.