Turn/River Capital is a private equity firm that applies a proprietary growth engineering strategy to investing, partnering with software businesses to accelerate growth and build enduring value. The firm’s team of equal parts investors and operators provides hands-on operational support and the flexible capital to systematically scale marketing, sales and customer success at its portfolio companies. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Turn/River has $5.6bn in committed capital and invests globally with a focus on North America and Europe.
About the Role
This is a 2 year, entry-level Analyst program beginning August 2027
We’re looking for driven individuals with an interest in tech and finance to join Turn/River’s growing Investment & Sourcing Team. Turn/River partners with software companies by providing both capital and hands-on operational expertise, with a deep focus across marketing, sales, and customer operations.
In this role, you’ll identify and evaluate B2B software businesses based on financial performance and operational improvement opportunities aligned with Turn/River’s proprietary go-to-market playbooks. You’ll speak directly with CEOs of software companies, learning how to grow software companies with modern strategies. Deal identification and sourcing is a critical function of our investment strategy, and exceptional performers will have the opportunity to grow into partner-track investing roles over time.
Prior finance experience or coursework is a plus, but not required. We encourage applicants from varied backgrounds and undergraduate programs, including but not limited to marketing, communications, business, political science, and psychology. Ideal candidates will have high energy, provide thoughtful insights, excel in prioritization, and take creative approaches to identifying and getting in front of top prospects, all while working effectively within a team.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and define market opportunities and verticals that are interesting to Turn/River
Engage with interesting companies and their CEOs that fit our target investment profile and get them excited about the Turn/River brand
Qualify companies through conversations and various operational and financial metrics, then present these findings to our broader investment team
Partner with investment professionals to deploy capital and execute transactions
Actively build and carry out sourcing processes, technologies, and positioning by A/B testing various marketing, sales, and growth best practices
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree from a competitive program, with demonstrated strong academic performance
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Avid self-learner
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with extreme attention to detail
Strong project management and organizational skills
Passionate about investing, data, technology, and relationship development
Experience in B2B software, finance, and proficiency with sales tools a plus
Location
San Francisco, CA (hybrid work model)
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this role is $145,000-$155,000, taking into account numerous variable factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational requirements.
The below benefits are offered to full-time employees based out of our San Francisco office:
An opportunity to make an impact across multiple high-growth tech firms
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for employee & dependents
Flexible vacation policy
401K matching
Paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
Health and Wellness benefits
Household Services benefits
Home Office benefits
Annual Home Office Equipment Reimbursement
Donation matching
Work from home Monday & Friday
Energetic work environment with snacks and weekly team lunches 3x per week, centrally located near multiple public transit lines
A company that enjoys having fun: holiday parties, annual company offsite and retreat, annual summer "work from anywhere" month
Turn/River provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, natural hair styles, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under any applicable state, or federal leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal law.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree from a competitive program with strong academic performance
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Avid self-learner
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with extreme attention to detail
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Passion for investing, data, technology, and relationship development
- Prior finance experience or coursework
- Experience in B2B software and proficiency with sales tools
What We Do
Turn/River Capital is a private equity firm that partners with software and SaaS businesses to accelerate growth and build enduring value. By combining flexible capital with a proprietary growth engineering strategy and a deep operational team of software operators and investors, the firm helps capital-efficient, data-driven companies transform from beloved products into market-leading AI platform leaders.
