Investment Associate

Selby Jennings; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Investment Associate to join its growth-focused investment team in Atlanta. The role provides exposure to sourcing, underwriting, execution, portfolio management, and value creation from day one.

You will work directly with senior professionals, gaining broad visibility across the investment lifecycle and opportunities to drive strategic initiatives within high-growth tech L&M sectors.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, or related investment field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate businesses and investment opportunities critically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities through financial analysis, market research, and diligence.
• Build financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios.
• Conduct industry research and develop investment theses in growth sectors.
• Support transaction execution, including due diligence, meetings, and committee materials.
• Monitor portfolio performance and assist management with strategic initiatives.
• Develop relationships with founders, executives, advisors, and industry participants.
• Track market trends and identify emerging opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Diligence

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

A growth-oriented private investment platform is seeking an Investment Associate to join its investment team. The firm partners with high-quality businesses across the tech scene providing long-term capital and strategic support to help management teams scale.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative investment team where Associates are given meaningful responsibility from day one. The role offers exposure to the entire investment lifecycle, including sourcing, underwriting, transaction execution, portfolio management, and value creation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prospective investment opportunities through detailed financial analysis, market research, and business diligence.
• Build financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios.
• Conduct industry research and develop investment theses within attractive growth sectors.
• Support all aspects of transaction execution, including due diligence, management meetings, and investment committee materials.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist management teams with strategic initiatives.
• Develop relationships with founders, executives, advisors, and industry participants.
• Track market trends and identify emerging investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, or related investment field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate businesses and investment opportunities critically.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Opportunity

• Opportunity to work directly with senior investment professionals and company leadership teams.
• Significant exposure to sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio value creation.
• Focus on investing in innovative, high-growth businesses across attractive sectors.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with substantial responsibility and visibility.
• Long-term investment approach that emphasizes company building and value creation rather than short-term outcomes.
• Clear path for professional development within a growing investment platform.