Investment Associate - #1720072

THE FIRM

Greyhound is an emerging, research-driven growth equity firm founded on the belief that building enduring companies is one of the hardest challenges in business — and only a select few can achieve it. We specialize in identifying these exceptional companies as early as possible and earning the privilege to support them on their journey toward lasting greatness.

As one of the fastest-growing asset classes in private markets, there is an opportunity to build a world-class growth equity firm from the ground up. Our mission is to achieve market leading investment returns through a concentrated portfolio of enduring growth companies. Now investing from our third fund, we’re still in the early stages of our journey, but our vision is clear: to become the preferred partner for companies poised to compound their revenue, profits, and reputation over the long term.

With $1.4B in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors, non-profits, and individuals, we’ve already backed standout companies like Revolut, Guideline, Marqeta, Deliveroo, Brex, Toss, TravelPerk, N26, Weee!, Satispay, DriveWealth and Metronome.

OUR CULTURE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES 

Having studied what builds the most enduring companies, we firmly believe that the success of any business lies in the quality of its people and the firm’s culture. We employ this philosophy when partnering with talented entrepreneurs and equally when building our own business.

We challenge ourselves to set world-class standards and focus on creating meaningful, long-term impact rather than chasing short-term wins or personal recognition. In building our business, we prioritize depth over breadth, committing to doing a select few things exceptionally well and always striving for improvement—whether in ourselves, our team, or the value we deliver.

When faced with challenges, we take a thoughtful, analytical approach, looking beyond quick fixes to deeply understand the problems at hand. Our decisions are guided by data, first principles, and reason, as we build solutions designed to compound over time. We value direct and authentic communication, believing that candid dialogue leads to better decisions. Our teams remain lean and composed of carefully selected individuals who thrive together. By staying resourceful, executing with discipline and focus, we create lasting impact while avoiding wasted effort.

THE ROLE

We are looking to strengthen our investment team with additional Associate hires. With our latest fund less than half deployed across three growth investments, we are planning to make five additional growth investments over the next 18 months. The new team members will play a key role in shaping new theses, assessing pipeline opportunities, and supporting portfolio companies with select value creation initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, who is now looking to transition into a high-impact, entrepreneurial investment environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the deal team in evaluating investment opportunities through commercial due diligence, company data analysis, operating and returns modelling, benchmarking, and valuation analysis
• Shape investment theses by researching markets, trends, and companies; support sourcing by building market maps, ranking target companies, and reaching out to prospects
• Monitor portfolio company performance and contribute to value creation initiatives, especially in growth strategy and organisational development
• Advance Greyhound’s thinking around enduring growth through original research and insight development

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

• 1–3 years of consulting experience, ideally from firms where you developed strong exposure to commercial due diligence and a problem-solving approach aligned with investment decision-making
• A demonstrated history of high performance, including promotion(s) and standout performance reviews
• International exposure, gained through work, study, or personal experience across different countries and cultures
• Strong academic performance from a leading university
• Experience in finance, such as M&A, private equity, or equity research — preferred, not required
• Exposure to entrepreneurial environments, whether through a start-up, side project, or venture building — preferred, not required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Ability to tackle complex problems and reach deep insights quickly and rigorously
• Commercial Research & Diligence: Skilled in leading commercial due diligence workstreams, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and business model assessment
• Financial Analysis & Valuation: Strong technical toolkit, including comfort with financial data, operating models, and valuation techniques
• Process Management: Capable of managing workstreams independently while collaborating with teammates to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results

FIT WITH OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Set the Bar High(er): Pushes themselves and others to deliver exceptional quality through continuous iteration and improvement
• Thoughtful Problem Solvers: Obsessed with getting to the right answer through data, first principles thinking, and learning new topics quickly
• Build Enduring Growth: Committed to building long-term value through deep, lasting partnerships
• Lean A* Team: Thrives in a fast-moving, flat, and collaborative environment where everyone contributes and takes ownership
• Impact Over Ego or Champagne: Focused on outcomes, not titles or prestige—willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done