Our Culture
- Polen Capital is guided by three Core Values geared toward honoring our commitment to our clients and creating a positive culture and a cordial and productive professional environment: “Do the right thing,” “Do more than expected,” and “Respect the individual”
- Mastery, autonomy, and purpose are key drivers for our people and behaviors.
- Polen Capital embraces a growth mindset, strives for continuous learning, communicates via radical candor, and is committed to technology and innovation.
- Diversity of thought, unique perspectives and inclusivity are core beliefs at Polen Capital; we view a diverse workforce as essential in fostering a culture of empathy and open-minded collaboration.
Position
The Senior Research Associate in the Private Capital division will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and structuring private capital opportunities. This individual will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and due diligence on potential investments, creating detailed financial models, and providing strategic insights to manage investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, or a related field.
Core Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with deal teams, intermediaries, and companies, to lead and manage private capital investments.
- Perform detailed due diligence, including market analysis, competitive landscape assessment, and financial performance evaluation.
- Build and maintain comprehensive financial models to determine optimal company capital structures and evaluate the operating assumptions, credit profile, and cash flows for proposed transactions.
- Stay abreast of market trends, economic conditions, and relevant industry developments.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing portfolio companies.
- Provide ongoing support and strategic guidance to portfolio companies as needed.
- Communicate research findings and investment recommendations to investment committee.
- Search for new investment ideas through internal screens, industry reports, industry conferences and other relevant sources.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in private credit, equity, venture capital, or a related field.
- Pursuit towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or CFA preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully identifying and evaluating private capital investments.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting, valuation, and the fixed income market
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex information succinctly and efficiently.
- Proficient in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
- Purpose-Driven: Starts with Why – in service of our communities, our clients, and each other.
- Accountable: Operates with autonomy and drives towards results
- Emotionally Intelligent: Demonstrates self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
- Grit: Persists in the face of adversity
- Lifelong Learner: Employs a growth mindset and strives to become more.
Additional Information
- This is a full-time position and ideally the last company you'll work for. We've worked hard to create a culture and environment that no one wants to leave.
- Full-time employee
- Location – Waltham, MA or Boston, MA
- Less than 5% travel expected.
- Polen Capital is ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment), offers employer-paid health benefits, paid parental leave, and annual individual learning budgets.
Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We are committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, men, people of color, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and those returning to the workforce to apply for positions even if they do not necessarily check every box outlined in the job description, including education level.
Polen Capital will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, please contact: talentacquisition@polencapital.com
