About the Role
The Investment Associate will work directly alongside an Industry Analyst in an industry-focused team responsible for evaluating investments in companies globally.
Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, and perform due diligence on potential investments
- Monitor portfolio investments, competitors, and industry developments
- Build and maintain financial and valuation models
- Engage with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts
- Create investment-related presentation materials
Requirements
- High levels of academic and professional achievement and leadership ability
- One to two years of related work experience or undergraduate experience demonstrating exceptional potential
- B.A. or B.S. degree with an excellent academic record
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets and value investing
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modeling experience
- Initiative and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment
- Adhere to the Firm’s security policies and Code of Ethics
Skills
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Quantitative skills
- Analytical skills
- Financial modeling
- Initiative
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
Location
- San Francisco
- Assigned office
Work Type
- Hybrid (4/1 model)
- Onsite Monday - Thursday
- Remote option on Friday
Experience Level
- One to two years of related work experience
- Undergraduate experience demonstrating exceptional potential
Education Level
- B.A. or B.S. degree
- Excellent academic record
- Coursework in economics and statistics (plus)
Salary/Compensations
- Base salary: $155k - $180k
- Discretionary bonus compensation
Benefits
- 100% coverage of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families
- Fully funded retirement plan at 25% of total compensation to IRS limit
- Commuter benefits
- Health & wellness benefits
- Backup care
- Matching gift program
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
About the Company
- Founded in 1930 in San Francisco
- One of the world’s largest independently owned investment firms
- Over $475 billion in assets under management
- 376 employees (as of January 31, 2026)
- Manages money for individuals and institutions globally
- Applies a single investment philosophy across focused offerings
- Concentrates on serving clients by adhering to a time-tested investment approach
- Builds investment portfolios using deep fundamental research, strict price discipline, long-term investment horizon, and team decision-making
- Offers an engaging, collaborative environment
- Possesses institutional memory, collaborative culture, and focused business model for long-term investing
Equal Opportunity
- Company policy provides equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws.
- Policy covers all aspects of employment including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination.
- By applying, applicants acknowledge reading the EEO Policy.
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
