Senior Associate, Growth Equity Investments

About Camino Partners

Camino Partners is a privately held, values-led investment platform focused on enhancing consumers’ lives. We partner with pioneering leaders to build enduring enterprise value forged with entrepreneurialism, open communication, and integrity. 

Drawing on our experience building KIND Snacks from concept to a multi-billion-dollar platform, we bring a bespoke approach to partnership—combining strategic, operational, and investment expertise with flexible capital. This differentiated model allows us to act as trusted thought partners to founders, executives, and stakeholders throughout the value- creation journey.

We invest deliberately in a concentrated portfolio of companies with clear pathways to scalable and sustainable growth. Our flexible capital enables a range of transaction structures, including leading investments and co-investments alongside value-aligned executives and investors.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, Head of Direct Investments, the Senior Associate role at Camino Partners offers a unique opportunity to be at the center of the full investment lifecycle—sourcing, evaluating, executing, and supporting portfolio companies post- investment.

As a key member of the direct investment team, the Senior Associate will work closely with Vice Presidents, the Executive Director, and senior leadership. You will gain early and direct exposure to founders, management teams, and industry leaders while building a strong foundation for a long-term career in growth equity.

This is an ideal position for someone who truly loves investing and goes beyond “processing”. The right candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and creative, with excellent technical and presentation skills, a can-do attitude, and a deep desire to learn and grow through mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Execution

· Lead financial modeling and valuation workstreams with rigor ensuring identification of key variables.

· Develop testable hypotheses and execute the key analyses to test them.

· Drive components of due diligence and support transaction execution across legal, commercial, and financial workstreams.

· Synthesize data findings in data packs and create investment memos that clearly prioritize and articulate the case for investment, including risk assessments and strategic opportunities.

Sourcing & Origination

· Develop and refine theses in priority sectors, identifying opportunities and risks through data-driven analysis and industry research.

· Build proprietary deal flow by engaging founders, executives, and other trusted sources, and maintain a live pipeline with clear next actions.

· Preempt processes by identifying promising companies early and cultivating relationships with management, leveraging senior leadership and the team.

· Contribute to the establishment of top-of-funnel processes to enhance sourcing.

Portfolio Management & Value Creation

· Partner with portfolio company management teams to monitor performance, analyze KPIs, and identify growth levers.

· Provide strategic and operational insights to help accelerate portfolio company success.

· Support exit planning and liquidity events.

Firm Building & Thought Leadership

· Contribute to scaling the firm by improving internal processes, sharing best practices, and driving innovation.

· Represent Camino Partners at industry events to enhance the firm’s visibility and relationships.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a curious, high-performing, and driven investor who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will embody the following:

Experience

· 4-6 years total experience, including:

· At least 2 years in investment banking or management consulting with rigorous analytical training and proven ability to work with high quantity of data.

· 2+ years in direct investing (growth equity, growth buyout) with exposure to structured equity, complex waterfalls, and deep market/company diligence.

· Proficient in Excel.

· Preference for some knowledge in modern analytics (Python) or a willingness to upskill through a learn-by-doing mindset.

· Demonstrated ability to work in lean, fast-paced environments where autonomy and initiative are key.

Key Attributes

· Passion for Investing – Genuine excitement and curiosity for identifying and backing exceptional teams and scaling businesses.

· Proactive & Resourceful – Doesn’t wait for directions to be given; proactively suggests course of action and seeks alignment.

· Agile Learner – Comfortable diving into new sectors quickly and discerning what drives value creation.

· Data-Driven, Analytical Excellence – Top-tier financial modeling, valuation, and strategic thinking skills.

· Clear Communicator – Delivers thoughtful, persuasive presentations and written work with excellent attention to detail.

· Relationship Builder – Skilled at fostering deep, authentic connections with founders, operators, and deal sources.

· Team Player – Thrives in a collaborative environment where success is collective, not individual.

· Mentorship-Oriented – Hungry to learn from senior team members and grow into a future leader.

Benefits

Why Join Camino Partners?

· Early and meaningful impact on a lean, entrepreneurial team.

· Exposure to diverse sectors and deal structures while developing deep investing acumen.

· Close mentorship from senior leaders with decades of investing and operating experience.

· Collaborative and supportive culture centered on excellence, integrity, and growth.

What Camino Partners Offers

· Competitive Total Annual Compensation [$225-$350K]

· Participation in our Long-Term Incentive Plan and Co-Invest Plan.

· 21 Days of Paid Time Off (pro-rated in the first year of service).

· Hybrid work policy.

· Excellent health, dental & vision insurance with the employee portions of basic plans covered by Camino Partners at 100%.

· Retirement savings program with company match.

· Charitable gift matching program.

EEO Statement

At Camino Partners, we are committed to an equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applications with criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.