Investment Partner Jobs
Investment Partner jobs are open across private equity, venture capital, asset management, and family offices, at levels from associate partner to managing partner, with specializations in deal sourcing, portfolio management, and fund strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary:
The Sales Incentives Specialist fosters relationships with internal stakeholders and partners to develop, deliver and manage incentive investment programs to drive mutual business objectives and desired outcomes. The role is responsible for articulating the unique value proposition of CDW’s Sales Incentives program to align with partner and CDW sales segment strategies. The Sales Incentives Specialist is also responsible for coordinating program effectiveness reporting and making strategic recommendations. This role works directly with CDW’s PPM, Sales, and Finance organizations as well as with partners.
What you’ll do:
- Meet or exceed financial results specific to the role’s function and area of responsibility.
- Be the subject matter expert relative to sales incentive strategy to maximize Partner sales incentives investment.
- Be the subject matter expert on CDW’s Achieve More Portal (AMP) incentive platform for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage regularly with assigned partners to ensure CDW and partner stakeholders are up to date on all issues and initiatives related to a partner's incentive investment at CDW.
- Proficiently position CDW investment opportunities to both internal and external customers.
- Uncover, qualify, position, negotiate, and close investment opportunities to achieve CDW’s financial goals.
- Communicate program results tied to CDW’s incentive performance to both internal and external customers.
- Deliver a bi-quarterly forecast of gross spiff investment for assigned book of business.
- Track, analyze, and provide regular updates on assigned book of business to leadership.
- Deliver excellent experiences for both internal and external incentive program stakeholders.
- Develop a knowledge of CDW’s category and partner go to market strategies and funding sources.
- Conduct trainings on Sales Incentive program guidelines, processes, and tools to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze data to make business decisions.
- Identify challenges or risk in the business and escalate to leadership for review.
What we expect of you:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years sales/marketing experience OR 6 years’ experience in sales, marketing
Preferred skills, experience and qualities needed:
- Proficient communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively interact and present to all levels of stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct and favorably close negotiations.
- Self-motivated with a history of working independently.
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships.
- Proven record of multitasking and identifying priorities.
- Demonstrated financial and analytical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Previous experience in the technology industry.
- Sales incentives experience.
Pay range: $ 71,000 - $ 100,000 depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.
As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.
Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Description
Job Summary:
The Sales Incentives Specialist fosters relationships with internal stakeholders and partners to develop, deliver and manage incentive investment programs to drive mutual business objectives and desired outcomes. The role is responsible for articulating the unique value proposition of CDW’s Sales Incentives program to align with partner and CDW sales segment strategies. The Sales Incentives Specialist is also responsible for coordinating program effectiveness reporting and making strategic recommendations. This role works directly with CDW’s PPM, Sales, and Finance organizations as well as with partners.
What you’ll do:
- Meet or exceed financial results specific to the role’s function and area of responsibility.
- Be the subject matter expert relative to sales incentive strategy to maximize Partner sales incentives investment.
- Be the subject matter expert on CDW’s Achieve More Portal (AMP) incentive platform for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage regularly with assigned partners to ensure CDW and partner stakeholders are up to date on all issues and initiatives related to a partner's incentive investment at CDW.
- Proficiently position CDW investment opportunities to both internal and external customers.
- Uncover, qualify, position, negotiate, and close investment opportunities to achieve CDW’s financial goals.
- Communicate program results tied to CDW’s incentive performance to both internal and external customers.
- Deliver a bi-quarterly forecast of gross spiff investment for assigned book of business.
- Track, analyze, and provide regular updates on assigned book of business to leadership.
- Deliver excellent experiences for both internal and external incentive program stakeholders.
- Develop a knowledge of CDW’s category and partner go to market strategies and funding sources.
- Conduct trainings on Sales Incentive program guidelines, processes, and tools to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze data to make business decisions.
- Identify challenges or risk in the business and escalate to leadership for review.
What we expect of you:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years sales/marketing experience OR 6 years’ experience in sales, marketing
Preferred skills, experience and qualities needed:
- Proficient communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively interact and present to all levels of stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct and favorably close negotiations.
- Self-motivated with a history of working independently.
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships.
- Proven record of multitasking and identifying priorities.
- Demonstrated financial and analytical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Previous experience in the technology industry.
- Sales incentives experience.
Pay range: $ 71,000 - $ 100,000 depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.
As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.
Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in investment partner jobs.
- Ten or more years of experience in private equity, venture capital, or investment banking
- Demonstrated history of sourcing, structuring, and closing investment transactions
- MBA or advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field
- Established network of founder, operator, and limited partner relationships
- Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence processes
- Experience managing and supporting portfolio company boards or executive teams
Tips for Your Investment Partner Job Search
Tailor your deal experience section
Investment partner resumes live and die by deal specifics. List transaction size, your role in sourcing versus executing, and outcome where possible. Hiring committees skip generic portfolio descriptions and read straight for the numbers behind your decisions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists investment partner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your thesis with the firm
Before applying, read the firm's recent investments and stated focus areas. Your cover letter and outreach should reference their actual portfolio companies or sector thesis, not a generic statement about deploying capital.
Get your references pipeline-ready
Partner-level searches rely heavily on back-channel reference calls. Identify three to five people who can speak to your deal judgment and LP relationships before you start interviewing, not after you receive an offer.
Prepare a live deal memo for interviews
Many firms ask candidates to analyze a current deal or sector during the process. Have a one- to two-page investment memo on a company you would actually back ready to present, with a clear view on valuation and risk.
Negotiate carry terms, not just base pay
Partner compensation is weighted toward carried interest, not salary. Understand the vesting schedule, hurdle rate, and waterfall structure before the final conversation so you can negotiate the economics that matter most to your long-term upside.
Investment Partner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most investment partners?
CDW, SIA, and ICA Fund are hiring the most investment partners right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts quickly at this level, so checking current listings regularly gives you the clearest picture.
How many investment partner jobs are remote?
About 100% of investment partner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are less common at senior partner levels than in earlier-stage or operational roles. Sub-areas like venture scout programs and emerging manager platforms tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to traditional buyout or growth equity partnerships.
How do you become an investment partner?
Most investment partners build toward the role over ten to fifteen years by starting in investment banking or consulting, moving into an associate or principal role at a fund, and steadily taking ownership of sourcing and deal execution. Developing a repeatable sourcing edge, building LP relationships, and demonstrating carry-generating judgment are the milestones that drive promotion from principal to partner.
How do you get hired as an investment partner with little experience?
Firms hiring junior partners or emerging-fund partners often weight founder networks and sector expertise over years in traditional finance. If your background is as an operator, executive, or domain expert, position your experience around investment judgment and market access rather than deal count. Some emerging managers and corporate venture arms specifically hire partners from non-traditional backgrounds to cover sectors their existing team lacks.
What does the investment partner interview process look like?
Partner-level interviews typically run three to five rounds and include a sourcing conversation, a deal review of your past transactions, a live or take-home investment memo exercise, and meetings with the broader partnership. Final rounds often involve a presentation to the investment committee and informal dinners or calls designed to assess cultural and strategic fit before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to investment partner jobs?
You can find and apply to investment partner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and sector focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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