Associate (2027): Investment Team

Summit Partners•Boston, MA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Partners is seeking an Associate to join their Investment Team. The firm invests across growth sectors including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer, business services, and industrial technology. Summit Partners has a history of investing in over 550 companies, with many completing public equity offerings or being acquired. The firm is committed to the growth of its portfolio companies and its people, offering support for career development and opportunities to expand skillsets. The Associate role is designed to be integral to the team's success within small, agile teams.

Requirements

Two-to-three years of professional, quantitatively-based experience (typically from investment banking, direct investing, or consulting, although other backgrounds are invited to apply)
Proven track record of leadership skills
Outstanding academic (typically a GPA of 3.6+) and/or professional and extra-curricular achievements
Highly motivated and self-driven individuals
High attention to detail
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to think quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Passion and drive
Voracious appetite to learn
Insatiable curiosity
Genuine interest in business and how companies work
Resilience and relentless optimism
Three-year commitment

Nice To Haves

Passionate and hardworking while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor

Responsibilities

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