Associate, Investment Associate – Venture & Growth Strategy

Growth Equity Interview Guide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Sidekick Partners is seeking an Investment Associate in New York City or Dallas–Fort Worth to participate across the investment lifecycle—from sourcing to supporting portfolio companies. You’ll work with a small, fast-paced team and take on meaningful responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

You will build a pipeline, develop founder relationships, lead diligence, and contribute to memos, LP reporting, and internal tooling.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years in professional services, startup, or investing experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Composure in front of founders and audiences.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of investment opportunities
• Develop relationships with founders and co-investors
• Lead commercial diligence and build financial models
• Write investment memos and present to the investment committee
• Support portfolio companies with hiring and fundraising
• Contribute to LP reporting and internal tooling

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Executive presence

Discretion

Job description

Sidekick Partners is looking for an Investment Associate to join their team in New York City or Dallas-Fort Worth. This role offers a chance to be involved in the entire investment lifecycle, from sourcing opportunities to supporting portfolio companies. You’ll work closely with a small team and take on significant responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Build and manage a pipeline of investment opportunities
• Develop relationships with founders and co-investors
• Lead commercial diligence and build financial models
• Write investment memos and present to the investment committee
• Support portfolio companies with hiring and fundraising
• Contribute to LP reporting and internal tooling

What You Need

• 1-4 years in professional services, startup, or investing experience
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity
• Composure in front of founders and audiences
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information

What You’ll Love

• Exposure to every part of the investing process
• Meaningful responsibility and ownership
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A small team that moves quickly

About the Firm

• Sidekick is a top-performing early-stage investment firm
• They have backed over 100 companies since 2013
• Focus on technology and consumer industries
• Generalists by design, focusing on business models and teams