Private Equity Associate Jobs

Explore Private Equity Associate opportunities with Ladders, where you can find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Associates support investment teams throughout the deal lifecycle, combining rigorous financial analysis with research, due diligence, and clear communication to help evaluate and execute investments.

What Private Equity Associates Do

Responsibilities vary by firm and strategy, but commonly include building and reviewing financial models, analyzing companies and industries, preparing investment committee materials, coordinating due diligence, and monitoring portfolio company performance. Associates may also work with bankers, consultants, executives, and other advisers as a transaction progresses.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers often seek experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, consulting, or another analytical finance role. Strong candidates typically bring advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines. Experience with valuation, leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, or a particular industry can be valuable; requirements differ across firms.

Find the Right Private Equity Role

Private equity firms differ in investment focus, fund size, sector specialization, and approach to portfolio management. Review each job description for the firm’s strategy, responsibilities, qualifications, and location. Use Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more and identify roles that align with your experience and career goals.

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$175K - $245K *

Join a dynamic team to cultivate strategic relationships within the Private Equity ecosystem, driving enterprise value through consultative sales. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex procureme...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $245K *

Drive your career with a senior leadership role focused on building strategic relationships in the Private Equity sector. Utilize a consultative approach to enhance enterprise value and secure long-te...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving sales across private wealth channels, providing market insights and investment solutions. Leverage relationships and expertise to manage and grow a key territory while colla...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's integral to M&A execution, driving deals from proposal to close. Collaborate with senior members, conduct financial analysis, and coordinate across teams to ensure successful deal c...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K *

Innovate the future of AI partnerships by driving revenue through strategic partner relationships and self-sourced enterprise accounts. Lead full sales cycles, collaborate cross-functionally, and shap...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead M&A tax initiatives by overseeing domestic and international deals, providing expert tax advice, and mentoring junior staff while driving business growth and client satisfaction in a dynamic envi...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate with Wealth Advisors to deliver personalized financial planning and investment strategies, enhancing client relationships and driving success in wealth managemen...

Needham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on healthcare compliance auditing. Utilize your analytical skills to drive impactful audits and contribute to client deliverables while receiving...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $120K *

Partner with us to deliver personalized wealth strategies, enhancing client relationships through comprehensive financial planning and collaboration with experienced advisors. Embrace a hybrid work mo...

Concord, NHRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with Wealth Advisors to deliver tailored financial strategies, enhance client relationships, and drive comprehensive wealth management solutions in a dynamic...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $225K *

Manage the valuation process for private equity investments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with investment teams and external providers while leading initiatives to enhance valuation p...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by managing relationships with investment firms, driving engagement, and supporting portfolio success. Contribute to data-driven insights and collaborate with internal teams to navigate...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize complex property tax consulting for M&A transactions, delivering strategic insights and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client value and drive impactful results...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Engage in structured renewable energy finance by supporting transaction screening, underwriting, and execution. Collaborate with senior team members to drive projects from intake to closing, leveragin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $92K *

Join a team that's poised to drive client engagement through innovative sales strategies. As a vital part of our Corporate Sales team, you'll identify opportunities and foster new business relationshi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower growth by leading private equity partnerships, driving telehealth solutions across portfolios. Build relationships, negotiate agreements, and create a repeatable deployment model to enhance he...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in business development by cultivating strategic B2B relationships, driving growth through effective market strategies, and managing the full sales cycle to enhance client engagement a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in personal risk management, driving client solutions, and fostering growth in a virtual environment. Shape strategies for high-net-worth clients while en...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $500K *

Champion complex tax equity investments and mentor juniors while leading strategic negotiations and managing critical partnerships to enhance institutional presence as a general partner...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$55K - $109K *

Lead client service initiatives for Non-Qualified clients, ensuring timely retirement plan administration and fostering strong relationships to drive retention and profitability. Utilize problem-solvi...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $136K *

Take ownership of client relationships in the Financial Services sector, driving sales growth through upselling and prospecting. Leverage your expertise to influence decision-makers and contribute to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Investments team, where you'll lead financial modeling, market research, and transaction execution across Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Debt Capital Markets...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic legal team to support contract negotiations, manage legal processes, and provide guidance on commercial agreements. Leverage your expertise to enhance efficiencies and navigate comple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Deliver expert tax services by preparing and reviewing diverse tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting financial reporting for clients in the entertainment business sector. Join a collabo...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping early childhood policy through research and analysis. Collaborate with clients to enhance education systems while developing your expertise in management consulting and earl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Private Equity Associate do?question toggle

    A Private Equity Associate helps evaluate and execute investments. Typical work includes financial modeling, company and industry research, due diligence, investment committee materials, transaction coordination, and portfolio company analysis.

  • What experience is commonly required for Private Equity Associate jobs?question toggle

    Many firms look for experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, consulting, or a related analytical finance role. Specific requirements vary by firm and position.

  • What skills are important for a Private Equity Associate?question toggle

    Employers commonly value financial modeling and valuation, Excel proficiency, analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

  • Do Private Equity Associate jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation details.

  • How can I find a Private Equity Associate job that fits my background?question toggle

    Compare listings by investment strategy, sector, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Prioritize roles that match your transaction experience, analytical strengths, and career interests.