Summit Partners

Associate (2027): Investment Team

Summit Partners$150K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of quantitative experience from investment banking, consulting, or direct investing (other backgrounds encouraged to apply)
  • Outstanding leadership qualities and a solid academic record (typically GPA of 3.6+)
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Demonstrates high attention to detail and strong drive.

Responsibilities

  • Drive research and thematic sourcing to identify compelling investment opportunities
  • Engage with entrepreneurs and executives to explore new investment ideas
  • Build relationships and gain knowledge in focus sectors through conferences and trade shows
  • Conduct due diligence and quantitative analysis on investments
  • Assist in managing portfolio company relationships and strategic projects.

Benefits

  • Three-year commitment to the Associate role
  • Locations in Boston's Back Bay and Menlo Park, Silicon Valley
  • Access to onsite gym and catered meals
  • Fully stocked kitchen and team events
  • High-performance culture focusing on innovation and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Title: Associate (2027): Investment Team

What you'll do

Our commitment to the growth of our portfolio companies is matched only by our dedication to the growth of our people. At Summit, you'll be supported in your career by world class investors and given the opportunity to expand your skillset and the freedom to own your trajectory. We aim to keep our teams small and agile, ensuring that all team members play an integral role in the team's success.

Associate responsibilities include:
  • Driving research, idea generation, and thematic sourcing across Summit's sectors of focus to identify the most compelling investment opportunities
  • Engaging with entrepreneurs and executives of privately held companies to explore and develop new investment ideas
  • Becoming knowledgeable in our sectors of focus by building key relationships, attending conferences, and trade shows
  • Conducting due diligence and quantitative analysis on new investments and add-ons
  • Helping manage portfolio company relationships and strategic projects

What we look for

Most Associates have two-to-three years of professional, quantitatively-based experience (typically from investment banking, direct investing, or consulting, although we invite other backgrounds to apply). Successful candidates will have a proven track record of leadership skills, outstanding academic (typically a GPA of 3.6+), and/or professional and extra-curricular achievements. Our strongest candidates are passionate and hardworking while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor.

The Associate role requires highly motivated and self-driven individuals who exhibit high attention to detail. They should have strong analytical and communication skills and must be able to think quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We believe the ingredients of a great investor are similar to those of a great entrepreneur. Both require passion and drive, a voracious appetite to learn, insatiable curiosity, a genuine interest in business and how companies work and, perhaps most importantly, a resilience and relentless optimism that the next great company is right around the corner.

A few more things worth knowing

The Associate position requires a three-year commitment. We have roles available in our Boston office, centrally located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and in our Menlo Park office, in the heart of Silicon Valley. You will have access to an onsite gym, catered breakfast and lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and plentiful team and office events. Compensation is highly competitive and includes the ability to participate in Summit's deals.

We are committed to cultivating a high-performance environment designed to generate the best ideas, drive innovation and promote the professional growth of our team. We set a high bar, welcoming diverse perspectives to get to the best outcomes.

Exceptional people are the foundation of our success - both within Summit and across our portfolio companies. Together, we build and grow category-leading companies and successful careers. Thank you for considering Summit, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. This range may be modified in the future.

About Summit Partners

Summit Partners is a global alternative investment firm that invests in growth equity, fixed income and public equity opportunities in technology, healthcare and other growth sectors. The firm was founded in 1984 and has raised more than $23 billion in capital commitments since inception. Summit Partners has offices in Boston, Menlo Park, London and Singapore.
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