Analyst
Volition Capital
IT
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Apr 15, 2025
About Volition:
Volition Capital is a leading global growth equity investment firm with ~ $2B in total AUM across five funds. Volition focuses on investing in founder-owned and capital-efficient companies that aspire to lead their markets – and have the proven chops to get there. Volition aims to invest in every sense of the word. We’re extremely selective, and work every day to support our Founders, their teams, and their mission. An approach that has allowed us to participate in notable exists including: JazzHR, Ping Identity, Velocify, GlobalTranz, Connatix, iPipeline, VisualIQ, and Chewy.com.
At Volition, we work to make an everlasting impact on the lives of our founders; a transformative impact on our portfolio companies, a meaningful impact on the missions of our LPs; and a positive impact on the world around us.
About the Role:
As an Analyst at Volition Capital, you will be a key contributor to the investment team, playing a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and progressing investment opportunities. You will be responsible for building relationships with founders, executives, and industry leaders, managing a structured pipeline of 500+ high-potential companies, and contributing to investment decision-making through financial analysis and market research.
This is an intellectually rigorous, high-energy role that requires resilience, analytical rigor, and exceptional communication skills. You will be directly responsible for driving deal flow and investment opportunities, working closely with Associates, VPs, and Partners.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sourcing & Deal Origination
2. Pipeline Management & Execution
3. Financial & Market Analysis
4. Intellectual Curiosity & Investment Research
5. Execution, Resilience & Communication
6. Collaboration & Team Contribution
7. Mission & Values Alignment
Who You Are (What We Look For)
What You’ll Need (Qualifications)
Volition Capital is a leading global growth equity investment firm with ~ $2B in total AUM across five funds. Volition focuses on investing in founder-owned and capital-efficient companies that aspire to lead their markets – and have the proven chops to get there. Volition aims to invest in every sense of the word. We’re extremely selective, and work every day to support our Founders, their teams, and their mission. An approach that has allowed us to participate in notable exists including: JazzHR, Ping Identity, Velocify, GlobalTranz, Connatix, iPipeline, VisualIQ, and Chewy.com.
At Volition, we work to make an everlasting impact on the lives of our founders; a transformative impact on our portfolio companies, a meaningful impact on the missions of our LPs; and a positive impact on the world around us.
About the Role:
As an Analyst at Volition Capital, you will be a key contributor to the investment team, playing a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and progressing investment opportunities. You will be responsible for building relationships with founders, executives, and industry leaders, managing a structured pipeline of 500+ high-potential companies, and contributing to investment decision-making through financial analysis and market research.
This is an intellectually rigorous, high-energy role that requires resilience, analytical rigor, and exceptional communication skills. You will be directly responsible for driving deal flow and investment opportunities, working closely with Associates, VPs, and Partners.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sourcing & Deal Origination
- Proactively identify and engage investment opportunities.
- Conduct direct founder conversations, generating high-value leads.
- Convert at least 1-2 sourced companies per year into active diligence or investment discussions.
2. Pipeline Management & Execution
- Maintain an organized and data-driven deal pipeline.
- Prioritize and escalate high-value deals with conviction, ensuring seamless handoff to senior team members.
- Ensure pipeline diversification across industries, deal stages, and geographies.
3. Financial & Market Analysis
- Build and present financial models, supporting investment decisions with valuation insights.
- Develop a deep understanding of key financial metrics (revenue growth, EBITDA, retention, CAC, LTV, etc.).
- Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to assess investment potential.
4. Intellectual Curiosity & Investment Research
- Present industry trends or investment thesis, demonstrating market expertise.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and investment themes to inform sourcing strategies.
- Proactively seek mentorship, challenge conventional thinking, and develop unique investment perspectives.
5. Execution, Resilience & Communication
- Execute outbound touchpoints (calls, emails, LinkedIn) to engage founders.
- Maintain persistence and adaptability in founder interactions, refining messaging and positioning.
- Communicate investment insights clearly and concisely, ensuring impactful deal discussions.
6. Collaboration & Team Contribution
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with founders, executives, and the investment community.
- Work closely with Associates, VPs, and Partners to refine investment theses and drive deals forward.
- Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and pipeline strategy, strengthening overall firm effectiveness.
7. Mission & Values Alignment
- Partner First – Build trust with founders and align interests for long-term success.
- Unrelenting Commitment – Show discipline, persistence, and accountability in all work.
- Conviction Over Consensus – Support investment ideas with independent, data-driven insights.
- Work Hard, Laugh Harder – Contribute to a culture of excellence and camaraderie.
Who You Are (What We Look For)
- Intellectually curious – You love learning about industries, companies, and business models.
- Resilient & resourceful – You thrive in high-pressure environments and adapt to challenges.
- Analytical & detail-oriented – You have strong financial skills and can synthesize data into insights.
- A strong communicator – You are persuasive, concise, and able to build relationships with executives.
- Competitive & driven – You are goal-oriented and eager to make an impact.
What You’ll Need (Qualifications)
- 0-2 years of experience in finance, consulting, private equity, or a related field (non-traditional backgrounds encouraged).
- Exceptional communication skills – ability to engage C-suite executives in high-level conversations.
- Quantitative & analytical mindset – high proficiency in Excel, modeling, and data analysis.
- Process-driven & highly organized – ability to manage multiple deals and prioritize effectively.
- Humble & eager to learn – thrives in a mentorship-driven, high-performance culture.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Boston, MA.