Investment Analyst: Hands-On Deals & Growth Insight

Selby Jennings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Washington DC is seeking an Investment Analyst to join a lean, acquisitive team with early and significant responsibility and hands-on deal experience across the investment process.

The role emphasizes market research, financial modeling, and fundraising support. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in VC/growth equity, IB or wealth management, with strong Excel/PowerPoint and a passion for software, fintech, AI, and related sectors.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience evaluating venture capital and/or growth equity funds.
• 1-2 years of Investment Banking or Wealth Management experience.
• 1-3 years of Transaction Advisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Execution of broader market and industry research
• Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
• Analyze fund performance, portfolio construction, and underlying company metrics
• Support fundraising activities and broader firm initiatives

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Investment judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

Job description

Selby Jennings in Washington DC is seeking an Investment Analyst to join a lean, acquisitive team with early and significant responsibility and hands-on deal experience across the investment process.

The role emphasizes market research, financial modeling, and fundraising support. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in VC/growth equity, IB or wealth management, with strong Excel/PowerPoint and a passion for software, fintech, AI, and related sectors.