Senior Associate

Inventure; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity platform in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Associate to drive investment activities in profitable, tech-enabled companies. This role involves leading operating models, diligence workstreams, and full deal execution while partnering with founders and management teams. Ideal candidates will have over four years in investment banking or private equity, with strong technical skills and a keen interest in high-growth environments. This position offers significant upward mobility and direct access to partners.

Qualifications

• Four+ years in investment banking or private equity, with at least one year of private equity experience.
• Direct exposure to software or tech-enabled services.
• Strong technical fundamentals and experience leading core workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating and valuation models, return cases, and scenario analysis.
• Drive full deal execution from evaluation through closing.
• Prepare materials for internal investment committees.

Skills

Valuation modeling

Diligence workstreams

Deal execution

Communication with senior leaders

Interest in high-growth environments

Job description

Senior Associate, Growth Focused Private Equity

A Bay Area private equity platform is hiring a Senior Associate to support investment activity in profitable, tech‑enabled companies at key inflection points. The firm operates with a small team structure, direct partner access, and a strong emphasis on developing Senior Associates into future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead operating and valuation models, return cases, and scenario analysis
• Own diligence workstreams across financial, commercial, and operational areas
• Drive full deal execution from initial evaluation through closing
• Partner directly with founders and management teams on key strategic initiatives
• Prepare materials and recommendations for internal investment committees

Requirements

• Four+ years in IB or PE, with at least one year of PE experience
• Direct exposure to software, tech‑enabled services, industrial technology, or related verticals
• Strong technical fundamentals and experience owning core workstreams
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders and portfolio executives
• Interest in a lean, high‑growth environment with meaningful upward mobility

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Location

San Mateo, CA