Investment Analyst, Venture Capital

Cambridge Associates

Investment Analyst assisting in evaluations of venture capital firms and monitoring market conditions. Collaborating with global teams to support client investment portfolios in a diverse asset environment.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeBoston • California, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $88,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and quantitative skills essential for conducting due diligence and underwriting investments in venture capital and growth equity. Proficient in preparing detailed reports and engaging effectively with stakeholders while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Venture Capital UnderstandingDue DiligenceAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsDue DiligenceInvestment AnalysisPortfolio Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Writing AbilityOral Communication SkillsStrong Work EthicTeam CollaborationEngagement Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS Excel

Industry Keywords

Venture CapitalGrowth EquityFundraisingMarket TrendsInvestment Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and participate in fundraising meetings and portfolio updates with general partners
Participate in manager assessment process and write summary analyses of each meeting for distribution within the firm
Work with IDs to diligence and underwrite investments in venture capital and growth equity firms
Due diligence responsibilities include attending and participating in on-site meetings; analyzing a manager’s organization, investment strategy, investment performance, and fund legal terms; conducting reference calls with portfolio company CEOs and senior-level professionals; and preparing materials for committee meetings
Serve as a resource to client-facing IDs and IAs seeking current information on venture capital opportunities, including data and analysis, comparison to other fund managers, and the opinion of the research team
Monitor market trends related to fundraising and investment activity and contribute to periodic market updates that are accessed by IDs, IAs, and clients
Prepare materials for and participate in monthly firm-wide meetings in which the global private investments team discusses recent manager meetings and current investment opportunities of interest with client-facing investment directors
Represent Cambridge Associates at annual manager meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Received or expected BA/BS in any discipline (minimum GPA of 3.3)
Demonstrated interest in venture capital and growth equity asset classes and understanding of its role in a diversified institutional portfolio
Strong writing ability and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Ability and willingness to engage in conversation with managers and references
Solid MS Office skills (in particular, Word and Excel)
Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines
Excellent project management skills
Willingness to travel (US)

Benefits

Comp & perks

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package