Hiring: Investment Associate, Direct Equity - Irvine Company: Pathway Capital Management Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:40:45 Target Skills & Keywords : Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •1-3 years of private equity, investment banking, valuation, or consulting experience •3 years of private equity, investment banking, valuation, or consulting experience Required Skills: •Pathway is seeking an Associateto join its growing •Assist in initial pre-screening of new direct equity investment opportunities •Actively facilitate and support investment process by leading various analyses and due diligence processes for investment opportunities, including detailed financial modeling •Coordinate with general partners, third-party consultants, and select clients to support due diligence and manage project timelines •Prepare comprehensive investment memos and present recommendations to Pathway’s direct equity investment committee and select clients •Assist in the post-close monitoring process, including intake of monthly/quarterly reporting packages, tracking operating performance and debt compliance, assessing performance and outlook, and reporting •Oversee investment analysts to ensure the quality of work and due diligence timeliness •Assess and present performance/attribution analysis on an individual investment and total portfolio basis to investors Qualifications: •Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred •Extensive knowledge of the private equity asset class, including equity and debt capital markets •Significant experience in investment underwriting, modeling, and valuation analysis preferred •Strong writing, presentation, and research skills •Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with teams •Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required •Proficiency with CapitalIQ is a plus •Flexible work format and collaborative yet autonomous culture. •Health insurance coverage is provided with a minimal payroll contribution. •Observation of ~10 bank holidays per year, generous vacation accrual, and one discretionary bonus per year. Compensation: •$100,000 - $140,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!