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Investment Associate

Job in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listing for: Ames Watson
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Corporate Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Consultant
  • Business
    Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Firm:

Ames Watson is a privately held, permanent capital holding company that purchases, transforms and partners with middle market companies to create long‑term value. Our strategy is based on bringing more than just capital to a company. We bring know‑how, problem solving, deep resources and experience to grow companies and move them past “inflection points.” Ames Watson has committed capital and evaluates hundreds of new M&A opportunities each year.

General

Summary:

The Associate will be part of the investment team and support strategic and long‑range goals of the firm. The role will have significant involvement in the Company’s new investment process. This role will primarily be responsible for: sourcing and evaluation of new investment opportunities, supporting new initiatives of the firm and the firm’s portfolio companies, and providing operational support within the portfolio companies as required and assigned.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support with the sourcing and evaluation of new investment opportunities.
  • Financial analysis and modeling.
  • Research and due diligence for new investment opportunities.
  • Prepare and present investment memos and models to the senior team.
  • Work closely with portfolio company personnel to ensure execution of new and existing initiatives at the portfolio company level.
  • Read and comprehend a wide range of legal documents including acquisition documents, leases, financing documents and partnership agreements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Job Required Knowledge, Skills and

    Education:
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in finance, private equity, accounting, or consulting. CFA or CPA preferred.
  • A willingness to support all areas of our business, including working directly with portfolio companies.
  • Ability to build and analyze financial statements / models including balance sheet, cash flows and P&L statements.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Expert level use of the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to convey messages clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work autonomously and in teams, and at all levels of the organization (internally and externally).
  • Ability to work effectively with levels of ambiguity and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel.
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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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