We're hiring recent university graduates to join our Associate cohort in New York, starting Summer 2027. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct exposure to Private Equity investors and industry-leading executives. As an Associate, you'll be responsible for delivering game-changing Senior Advisors to our Private Equity clients. Your work directly impacts our clients' ability to compete on landmark private equity deals across key economic sectors. Your day-to-day will focus on: Research - quickly and thoroughly understanding industry ecosystems to identify and map the key companies and executives relevant to a deal. Communication - sourcing, interviewing and securing experienced C-level executives and thought leaders as advisors to our clients. Client management - presenting research findings to our PE clients and recommending the most relevant advisors for maximum impact on a given deal process. About you - A high-performance mindset, a desire to own your work, and a healthy dose of grit. - Someone who thrives on constructive feedback, is coachable, and is driven to grow. - Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. - Experience thriving in a fast-paced, challenging environment. - Detail-oriented, with a commitment to excellence. - Fluent in English, with the right to work in the US. Prior (internship) experience in a commercial environment - such as consulting, executive search, recruitment, expert networks or sales - can help demonstrate your interest in the space, but it isn't essential. What we offer in return - Competitive compensation - base salary of $77,500, plus bonus (first full-year OTE $100,000-$110,000). - Rapid career progression for strong performers - top Associates have been promoted to Senior Associate in as little as 9 months. - Exceptional exposure - the opportunity to learn directly from leading industry executives and senior PE professionals. - Meaningful impact on our clients and your team from day one. - Training and development - a clear roadmap for success, including internal and external training, targeted personal development support, a mentor programme, and coaching-based management. - Purpose and connection - team collaboration activities and regular, meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. - Access to incentives - immediate access to uncapped bonus based on individual contribution, plus team and company incentives after 3 months. - Health and wellbeing - 18 paid days of holiday leave per year (increasing with tenure), competitive health, dental and vision insurance, plus access to a range of wellbeing benefits including funded gym memberships and online classes. - Hybrid working and premium office space - hybrid working up to 2 days per week post-probation, plus access to a fully serviced office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Department OPUS Role Associate Locations New York Remote status Hybrid