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New York | San Francisco | London Superlinear Partners About Superlinear Partners Superlinear Partners is a family office that makes direct private investments into privately held companies. We focus on control and growth‑oriented investments across business and technology services, manufacturing, industrials, and healthcare services. We take a long‑term, partnership‑driven approach, working closely with management teams to build durable, high‑quality businesses. The Opportunity We are seeking a talented Associate to join our investment team. Superlinear Partners was founded by entrepreneurs and operates with permanent, long‑term capital—unconstrained by the pressures of a traditional fund lifecycle. This is a high‑impact, generalist role where Associates are core members of deal teams from day one, with broad exposure across sourcing, execution, and portfolio management. Responsibilities Drive proprietary deal origination through direct outreach, sector mapping, and relationship development with business owners, intermediaries, and industry contacts. Sourcing is central to how Superlinear operates. Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities through proactive pipeline development, market research, and competitive landscape analysis Lead financial modeling, including operating models, returns analyses, and scenario / sensitivity analyses Conduct deep industry research to develop and pressure‑test investment theses Prepare investment memoranda, management presentations, and transaction materials Support end‑to‑end due diligence across financial, commercial, legal, and operational workstreams Interface with management teams, advisors, lenders, and other deal counterparties Monitor portfolio companies through board preparation, KPI tracking, and value creation initiatives Qualifications 0–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or a related field Genuine interest in one or more of our core sectors: business & tech services, manufacturing, industrials, or healthcare services Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine willingness to engage in direct sourcing, cold outreach, and independent idea generation Exceptional analytical ability and attention to detail, with sound commercial and business judgment Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex ideas clearly and concisely Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic credentials What We Offer Highly competitive base salary, deal bonuses, and opportunity to earn carry Direct mentorship from senior investment professionals and principals Significant deal responsibility and a seat at the table from day one Lean team, collaborative culture, and a long‑term orientation #J-18808-Ljbffr Superlinear