Investment Associate

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic investment management firm as an Investment Associate, where you'll work closely with senior investors and innovative startups. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the investment lifecycle, from sourcing new opportunities to conducting due diligence and supporting portfolio companies. With a focus on technology-driven businesses, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values intellectual honesty and curiosity. Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule while contributing to the growth of transformative markets and shaping the future of technology companies. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Career Development Opportunities

Exposure to Senior Investors

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or tech startups.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to high-potential startups and founders.
• Support due diligence processes and analyze company financials.
• Contribute to fund strategy and investment memos.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

CRM Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Investment Management Recruitment Consultant at Selby Jennings

We are a Chicago-based growth equity and venture capital firm focused exclusively on partnering with innovative, technology-driven companies. Our investment philosophy is rooted in identifying strong founding teams, scalable business models, and industries undergoing rapid transformation. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, we aim to support companies not just with capital, but with strategic guidance across hiring, go-to-market, product development, and long-term growth planning.

Our portfolio includes early- to growth-stage technology companies spanning vertical SaaS, fintech, healthtech, AI/ML, and other B2B software and infrastructure segments. We invest with conviction, often leading or co-leading rounds, and take an active role in helping our companies scale sustainably.

Position Overview

As an Investment Associate, you'll be a critical part of the investment team, working closely with Partners and Principals across all aspects of the investment lifecycle. This includes sourcing new opportunities, evaluating companies, conducting due diligence, supporting portfolio companies, and helping shape firm strategy.

We're looking for intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and entrepreneurially minded individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about technology, business models, and startup ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Market Mapping

• Proactively identify and reach out to high-potential startups and founders.
• Build theses around sectors of interest and track emerging trends.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified investment opportunities.
• Analyze company financials, unit economics, KPIs, and market dynamics.
• Participate in founder meetings and pitch sessions.
• Support due diligence processes, including competitive analysis, customer calls, financial modeling, and reference checks.
• Help portfolio companies with strategic initiatives (e.g., product roadmap input, hiring plans, fundraising strategy, KPI tracking).
• Prepare materials for board meetings, internal updates, and reporting.

Internal Initiatives

• Contribute to fund strategy, investment memos, LP communications, and CRM management.
• Support broader efforts around brand, events, thought leadership, and ecosystem development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: investment banking, consulting, growth equity, venture capital, or at a high-growth tech startup (especially in a finance, ops, or strategy role).
• Deep interest in technology, software, and emerging business models.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and Excel skills; ability to evaluate businesses quickly and thoroughly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter mentality—proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a flat team structure.
• Chicago-based (or willing to relocate); flexible hybrid schedule.

Why Join Us

• Exposure: Work directly with senior investors and founders across high-growth companies and transformative markets.
• Growth: Learn the art and science of early-stage and growth-stage investing, with mentorship and long-term career development opportunities.
• Impact: Play an active role in shaping the next generation of technology companies, while contributing to firm-wide strategy and evolution.
• Culture: We're a small, tight-knit team that values intellectual honesty, hustle, curiosity, and collaboration.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Investment Management