Associate, Direct Investments

Starwood Capital Group

$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong undergraduate academic record
  • 2-4 years of relevant investment experience
  • Experience in evaluating operating companies and preparing investment memos
  • Familiarity with various investment sectors including venture capital
  • Proficient in analytical skills like financial modeling and company analysis

Responsibilities

  • Focus on direct investments across venture capital, growth equity, and private equity
  • Cover select public investments and assist in underwriting processes
  • Contribute to diligence and deal execution with the investment team
  • Support portfolio management activities
  • Engage in strategic projects across the family office

Benefits

  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Exposure to diverse investment initiatives
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work culture
  • Opportunity for travel between New York and Miami
  • Chance to work closely with experienced investment professionals
Full Job Description
Description

Job Description:

Jaws is currently seeking an Associate to join its team, with a primary focus on direct investments across venture capital, growth equity, and private equity. In addition to private investments, this individual will selectively cover certain public investments and help in the underwriting process for potential new positions. This individual will work closely with the broader investment team to support diligence, deal execution, portfolio management, and ad-hoc strategic projects across the family office. The role requires strong investment judgment, analytical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative diligence into clear recommendations. This role will be based in New York, with periodic travel to Miami and additional business travel as part of the individual's broader responsibilities.

Relevant Experience and Skills:

Experience:
  • Strong undergraduate academic record
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, asset management, hedge funds, corporate development, management consulting, or a similar investment-oriented role
  • Prior experience evaluating operating companies, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment memos
  • Familiarity with venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and public market investing


Skills:
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling, valuation, and company analysis
  • Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative diligence into clear investment recommendations
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation development skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint


Personal:
  • Professional maturity, integrity, and accountability
  • Intellectual curiosity and sound investment judgment
  • Self-starter with a high sense of urgency and strong follow-through
  • Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Team-oriented, high-agency, and collegial approach

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