Investment Associate — Private Equity (Entrepreneurial Focus)
Real Capital Ventures · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Deal-driven investment role with PE and VC experience.
- Source, evaluate, and build businesses with own capital.
- High-upside environment, not a fixed career ladder.
- Requires initiative, autonomy, and strong execution.
- Compensation reflects performance with equity potential.
About the role
About Moat Investing
MOAT Investing is a private investment group and family-office-backed platform focused on acquiring and building businesses with strong economic moats. We deploy our own capital. We think like owners. We move fast. Our strategy combines Private Equity discipline with entrepreneurial execution — identifying undervalued opportunities, backing strong ideas, and building businesses across multiple regions, from Europe to Asia. We are not bureaucratic. We are not corporate. We are builders and investors.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for very hungry people. Not clock-watchers. Not comfort-seekers. Not people looking for balance. We want tough, driven individuals who want to win, learn fast, and achieve big goals, regardless of the hours required. This role is for someone who: Thinks like an investor and entrepreneur, Wants ownership, not just employment, Is obsessed with learning and execution, Is willing to travel and operate internationally, Understands that results matter more than effort, Wants to build wealth through performance and equity. If you're looking for stability and routine — this is not the role for you. If you're looking for intensity, responsibility, and upside — keep reading.
The Role
This is not a typical analyst position. This is a deal-driven, execution-focused investment role combining Private Equity, Venture, and hands-on business building. You will work directly with senior investors on: Sourcing investment opportunities, Evaluating businesses and founders, Building financial models and investment theses, Conducting deep due diligence, Supporting acquisitions and new ventures, Identifying inefficiencies and growth opportunities, Traveling to evaluate deals and operations, Helping transform ideas into operating businesses. This role requires initiative, not instructions. You will not be micromanaged. You will be expected to deliver.
What Makes This Role Different
We invest our own capital. If you bring strong thinking, discipline, and initiative, you will be trusted with responsibility early. Top performers will have the opportunity to: Lead investment projects, Participate in equity structures, Help build and scale businesses, Work directly with decision-makers, Grow into leadership roles. This is a high-upside environment, not a fixed career ladder.
Required Skills & Background
We are flexible on titles, but not on mindset. Strong candidates typically have: Solid financial modeling skills, Strong understanding of valuation and cost of capital, Experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or entrepreneurial finance, Excellent analytical thinking, Strong attention to detail, High level of autonomy, Fluency in English, Willingness to travel internationally. Backgrounds we value: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Small-cap investing, Business operations with financial exposure. What We Value Most: More than credentials, we value: Hunger, Resilience, Curiosity, Ownership mentality, Discipline, Courage to take responsibility. We are building long-term value — not just portfolios.
Compensation
Compensation will reflect performance and potential. Includes: Competitive base compensation, Performance-based upside, Potential participation in equity and carried interest structures, Direct exposure to real investment decisions. This role rewards results — not presence.
Final Note
This role is demanding. It requires energy, commitment, and ambition. But for the right person, it offers: Extreme learning, Real responsibility, Direct capital exposure, The chance to build something meaningful. If you want comfort — this is not for you. If you want to build wealth and create impact — apply.
Key skills/competency
- Investment Associate
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Financial Modeling
- Due Diligence
- Business Development
- Investment Analysis
- Deal Sourcing
- Valuation
- Entrepreneurship
Skills & topics
- Investment Associate
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Financial Modeling
- Due Diligence
- Investment Banking
- Entrepreneurship
- Deal Sourcing
- Valuation
- Business Operations
- Finance
- Investing
- Associate
- Private Equity Associate
- Investment Associate Private Equity
How to get hired
- Demonstrate Hunger & Ownership: Highlight instances where you took initiative, bore responsibility, and drove results in past roles, aligning with Moat Investing's values.
- Showcase Financial Acumen: Tailor your resume to emphasize strong financial modeling, valuation skills, and experience in investment banking, private equity, or venture capital.
- Quantify Achievements: Use data and metrics to illustrate your impact and success in deal sourcing, due diligence, and business building.
- Highlight International Experience: Mention any experience with international travel, operations, or markets, as this is a key aspect of the role.
- Express Entrepreneurial Mindset: Articulate your entrepreneurial thinking and desire for ownership over mere employment in your cover letter and application.
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Frequently asked questions
- What kind of work arrangement does the Investment Associate role at Real Capital Ventures offer?
- The Investment Associate role at Real Capital Ventures is described as demanding and requires a willingness to travel internationally. While not explicitly stated as remote or hybrid, the emphasis on hands-on business building and deal evaluation suggests a significant on-site or travel-required component, rather than a purely remote setup.
- How does compensation work for the Investment Associate position at Real Capital Ventures?
- Compensation for the Investment Associate at Real Capital Ventures is performance-based. It includes a competitive base salary, performance-based upside, and potential participation in equity and carried interest structures. The company emphasizes that rewards are tied to results, not just presence.
- What specific financial modeling skills are essential for the Investment Associate role?
- The role requires solid financial modeling skills, a strong understanding of valuation, and cost of capital. Candidates should be adept at building financial models to support investment theses, evaluating businesses, and supporting acquisitions.
- Is previous experience in investment banking or private equity a strict requirement for the Investment Associate position?
- While strong candidates typically have experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or entrepreneurial finance, Real Capital Ventures is flexible on titles. They value the mindset and relevant skills over specific titles, so a strong background in related financial or entrepreneurial fields can be advantageous.
- What does Real Capital Ventures mean by 'building businesses' in the Investment Associate role?
- For Real Capital Ventures, 'building businesses' means taking an active, hands-on approach to growing acquired or new ventures. This involves identifying inefficiencies, supporting growth opportunities, and directly contributing to transforming ideas into operating businesses, going beyond traditional passive investment.
- How important is international travel for the Investment Associate at Real Capital Ventures?
- International travel is a key requirement for the Investment Associate role. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally to evaluate deals and operations, reflecting the company's multi-regional investment strategy across Europe and Asia.
- What kind of candidates is Real Capital Ventures looking for in an Investment Associate?