Investment Analyst

July 10, 2025
by an investor from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Austin, TX, USA
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-obsessed Investment Analyst to join one of our teams. The Analyst will play a central role in sourcing, underwriting, and executing investments across buyout, growth equity, and de novo company formation strategies. This role demands 100% accuracy in financial modeling, independent thinking, and the ability to perform in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
No candidates currently in college. Please review job qualifications!
Key Responsibilities:
Underwrite and evaluate investment opportunities across buyout, growth, and newco builds
Develop and maintain complex, error-free financial models to support valuation, structuring, and return analysis
Assess and structure capital stacks, including debt, equity, and hybrid instruments
Conduct deep company and industry diligence, market mapping, and competitor benchmarking
Support deal execution, including diligence, legal documentation, and closing workstreams
Track and analyze portfolio company performance and strategic initiatives
Prepare internal investment materials and presentations for capital partners
Required Qualifications:
1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or similarly rigorous analytical environments
Direct exposure to acquisitive business models (e.g., serial acquirers, buy-and-build platforms)
Proven ability to underwrite across buyout, growth equity, and de novo investment contexts
Deep understanding of capital structures, deal structuring, and risk-adjusted returns
CFA or CPA designation (or in progress); strong fluency in accounting, corporate finance, and valuation
Exceptional financial modeling skills with absolute attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Independent thinker with ability to operate with minimal oversight
All locations will be considered.
What We Offer:
High exposure to live transactions, operating partners, and capital allocators
Accelerated learning curve and real responsibility from day one
Entrepreneurial culture with a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach
Competitive compensation
Please send CV and detailed cover letter to matt at hamptonriver dot com
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA