Associate (2027): Investment Team

What you'll do

• Our commitment to the growth of our portfolio companies is matched only by our dedication to the growth of our people.
• At Summit, you'll be supported in your career by world class investors and given the opportunity to expand your skillset and the freedom to own your trajectory.
• We aim to keep our teams small and agile, ensuring that all team members play an integral role in the team's success.

Associate responsibilities include

• 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

What we look for

Most Associates have two-to-three years of professional, quantitatively-based experience (typically from investment banking, direct investing, or consulting, although we invite other backgrounds to apply). Successful candidates will have a proven track record of leadership skills, outstanding academic (typically a GPA of 3.6+), and/or professional and extra-curricular achievements. Our strongest candidates are passionate and hardworking while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor.

The Associate role requires highly motivated and self-driven individuals who exhibit high attention to detail. They should have strong analytical and communication skills and must be able to think quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We believe the ingredients of a great investor are similar to those of a great entrepreneur. Both require passion and drive, a voracious appetite to learn, insatiable curiosity, a genuine interest in business and how companies work and, perhaps most importantly, a resilience and relentless optimism that the next great company is right around the corner.

A few more things worth knowing

• The Associate position requires a three-year commitment.
• We have roles available in our Boston office, centrally located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and in our Menlo Park office, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
• You will have access to an onsite gym, catered breakfast and lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and plentiful team and office events.
• Compensation is highly competitive and includes the ability to participate in Summit's deals.

We are committed to cultivating a high-performance environment designed to generate the best ideas, drive innovation and promote the professional growth of our team. We set a high bar, welcoming diverse perspectives to get to the best outcomes.

• Exceptional people are the foundation of our success - both within Summit and across our portfolio companies.
• Together, we build and grow category-leading companies and successful careers.
• Thank you for considering Summit, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. This range may be modified in the future.