Investment Associate, Direct Equity - Irvine - Hybrid

Pathway Capital Management is seeking an Associate to join its growing Direct Equity Investment Team in a hybrid role. The Associate will be involved in all aspects of the direct equity platform, including pre-screening investment opportunities, leading analyses and due diligence, and preparing investment memos for the investment committee. Responsibilities Assist in initial pre-screening of new direct equity investment opportunities Support the 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 quality of work and due diligence timeliness Assess and present performance/attribution analysis on an individual investment and total portfolio basis to investors Skills 1-3 years of private equity, investment banking, valuation, or consulting experience Extensive knowledge of the private equity asset class, including equity and debt capital markets Strong writing, presentation, and research skills Ability to work efficiently, manage to deadlines, and coordinate effectively with teams Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred Significant experience in investment underwriting, modeling, and valuation analysis preferred Proficiency with CapitalIQ is a plus Benefits 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 and generous vacation accrual and one discretionary bonus per year. Excellent 401(k) employer match. Company Overview Pathway is a provider of private market portfolio solutions for institutional investors worldwide. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is