Investment Associate, Direct Equity

InforCapital, partnership; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

InforCapital, partnership in Irvine, California, is seeking an Investment Associate to join the Direct Equity Investment Team. The role involves assisting in pre-screening investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in private equity or investment banking, and strong skills in financial analysis and MS Excel. This position plays a crucial role in supporting Pathway's direct equity platform.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of private equity, investment banking, valuation, or consulting experience.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to prepare comprehensive investment memos.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and oversee investment analysts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-screening new direct equity investment opportunities.
• Lead analyses and due diligence processes including financial modeling.
• Prepare investment recommendations for the investment committee.

Skills

Private equity knowledge

Financial modeling expertise

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

CapitalIQ

Job description

# Investment Associate, Direct EquityPathway Capital ManagementAssociatePrivate EquityLocationIrvine, United StatesDate PostedJune 10, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / Associate jobs in Irvine, United States" are published.## About This RolePathway Capital Management is seeking an Investment Associate to join its growing Direct Equity Investment Team in Irvine, California. Pathway's direct equity platform provides equity co-investments in support of acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancings, and growth equity transactions sponsored by leading private equity firms.The Associate will be closely involved in all aspects of Pathway's direct equity platform. Primary responsibilities include assisting in initial pre-screening of new direct equity investment opportunities, supporting the investment process by leading various analyses and due diligence processes including detailed financial modeling, coordinating with general partners, third-party consultants, and select clients, preparing comprehensive investment memos and presenting recommendations to the investment committee, assisting in post-close monitoring including portfolio performance tracking and reporting, and overseeing investment analysts to ensure quality and timeliness.Qualifications: 1-3 years of private equity, investment banking, valuation, or consulting experience. Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred. Extensive knowledge of the private equity asset class including equity and debt capital markets. Strong writing, presentation, and research skills. Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required; proficiency with CapitalIQ is a plus.Apply for this Position