Growth Equity Associate

Role Overview

Argentum Capital Partners is looking to hire an Associate for its investment team, expected to join in the fourth quarter of 2026. This key position will immerse the Associate in all phases of the investment life cycle, starting from identifying prospective opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, to assisting portfolio companies in various operational domains. Individuals excelling in this position may have avenues for advancement within the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive market research targeted at potential investment sectors
• Identify and engage with prospective investment opportunities through outreach efforts
• Create detailed, bottom-up financial models and valuation assessments
• Oversee due diligence activities related to prospective investments
• Draft detailed investment memos and conduct supportive analytical work
• Provide functional support to portfolio companies, including areas such as finance and operations

About Argentum

Located in New York, Argentum Capital Partners is a growth equity firm dedicated to aiding entrepreneurial owners in developing leading business services and B2B technology-enabled enterprises. The firm targets companies with revenues between $10 million and $50 million, injecting capital to spur growth, enable acquisitions, or provide shareholder liquidity. With a 30-year legacy, Argentum has made investments in over 100 companies and facilitated more than 200 add-on acquisitions. Argentum specializes in bridging the gap between early-stage venture capital and later-stage growth equity by focusing on bootstrapped companies seeking $5 million to $20 million in equity.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution with proven academic success
• At least two years of professional experience in areas such as investment banking, consulting, venture capital, private equity, private credit, independent sponsorship, or startup operations
• Demonstrated interest in sourcing investments, including market research, cold outreach, and participation in relevant conferences
• Engagement with business services and technology-enabled sectors
• Proficiency in financial modeling and familiarity with investment due diligence and analysis processes
• Strong work ethic with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in an entrepreneurial setting with minimal supervision
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Additional Terms and Information

• Applicants must currently have authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
• Work location: New York, NY
• Expected start: Fourth quarter of 2026
• Compensation includes a base salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 annually, supplemented by performance-based bonuses; final salary will be based on experience

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their resumes via email, including in the message the reasons for interest in the role, an industry of excitement, and a company within that industry aligning with Argentum's investment criteria.