Investment Analyst

Selby Jennings Ltd
  • Washington, DC
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Title: Investment Analyst

    Company Summary: A Washington DC-based private investment firm is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its dynamic team. The firm specializes in lower-middle market secondary and co-investments across a diverse range of industries. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a lean, highly acquisitive team, offering early and significant responsibility, hands-on deal experience, and exposure to all aspects of the investment process.

    The Investment Analyst will be responsible for:

    • Execution of broader market and industry research
    • Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
    • Take point on due diligence processes
    • Monitor existing investment portfolio
    • Analyze fund performance, portfolio construction, and underlying company metrics
    • Support fundraising activities and broader firm initiatives

    The Investment Analyst should have the following 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
    • Strong interest in venture sectors such as software, fintech, healthcare, frontier technologies, blockchain, and AI
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex concepts into clear investment insights
    • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and sound investment judgment
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
    • Familiarity with AI tools used in research and analysis (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity)
    • Experience with Python, SQL, or similar tools is a plus
    • For Associate-level candidates: proven ability to lead investment processes with limited supervision and strong relationship-building skills

    If you are interested in the Investment Analyst role, then please don't wait to apply.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, DC

    Skills

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    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
    • Secondary Marketsunmatched
    • Venture Capitalunmatched
    • Wealth Managementunmatched
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