Firm:                Accolade Partners (www.accoladepartners.com)

Position:         Investment Analyst

Location:        Washington, DC

Start Date:      August 2026

Salary:             $87,000 annually plus annual performance-based bonus

Benefits:         Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, etc.

Company Description

Founded in 2000, Accolade Partners is one of the most established and well-respected fund investors in the venture and growth capital industries. Accolade currently manages more than $7 billion of capital on behalf of endowments, foundations, and families across strategies including venture capital, growth equity, and blockchain. In an era in which identification of and access to top established and emerging managers is difficult, Accolade’s longevity, reputation for innovation, and partnership with its managers have allowed it to expand its asset base significantly and achieve top-quartile investment returns across multiple funds.

Job Description

Accolade is looking to hire a recent graduate to join the Firm as an Investment Analyst. Candidates must have exceptional and relevant experience in the following: investment management, investment banking, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, consulting, or financial services. The investment analyst will be a member of the investment team, evaluating both primary and secondary fund investments, as well as direct investments. Analysts will provide critical support throughout the investment process, with responsibilities that include quantitative due diligence of new investments, monitoring and tracking Accolade’s existing portfolio, producing marketing materials, and assisting with firm operations.

Accolade is a fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment. Analysts are expected to maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail in their deliverables. Promising candidates will possess strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, superior analytical capabilities, a thorough understanding of financial statements, and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.  Familiarity with AI applications in finance and investing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record
• Demonstrated interest in a broad variety of venture investment sectors such as software, fintech, consumer, healthcare, frontier technologies, blockchain, and artificial intelligence
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficiency with mainstream AI tools (e.g, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.)
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus
• Ability to take on wide-ranging responsibilities
• Attention to detail and intellectual curiosity, especially around emerging technologies like AI
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear investment theses
• “Roll up the sleeves”, can-do, team-oriented personality

The position is a minimum two-year commitment. Exceptional performers may be considered for a third year. 

Accolade Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.