Associate, Private Equity

HighVista Strategies LLC

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of investment or financial experience, focused on private equity
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with teamwork skills under senior guidance
  • Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written
  • Proficient analytical skills in finance and/or accounting
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Talent for building relationships with a diverse set of individuals
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced education with a solid academic record
  • Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Screen new investment opportunities
  • Conduct due diligence on investment prospects
  • Research specific investment themes
  • Prepare investment recommendations
  • Analyze portfolio data
  • Perform financial modeling
  • Monitor existing investments and portfolios
  • Stay updated on private equity market trends

Benefits

  • Access to mentorship from a seasoned investment team
  • Exposure to a variety of private equity strategies and investment types
  • Opportunities for professional development in private equity
  • Involvement in a rapidly growing investment environment
  • Collaborative team culture that values entrepreneurial spirit
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

In the Associate role, the successful candidate will gain access to a multitude of private equity strategies and investment types, including direct equity co-investments, primary fund investments, and secondary investments. The Associate role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a knowledge of private equity and pursue a career in the industry.

A successful candidate will need to work closely with team members on multiple opportunities across both our existing portfolio and investment pipeline. The Associate role is expected to touch each part of the private equity universe while benefiting from the mentorship of the broader investment team.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:
  • Screening new investment opportunities
  • Due diligence of investment opportunities
  • Researching specific investment themes
  • Preparation of investment recommendations
  • Portfolio data analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • Monitoring existing investments and portfolios
  • Staying up to date with private equity market trends

Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of investment or financial experience with a strong interest in investing in private equity
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and team-player with the ability to work under the guidance of senior professionals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities, specifically in finance and/or accounting
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Ability to build and nurture personal relationships with a diverse range of people
  • Bachelor's degree or further education with a strong academic track record
  • Robust work-ethic with a desire to learn


Salary Description

$120,000 - $150,000

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