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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$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful solutions in healthcare access operations. Partner cross-functionally to design workflows, run demos, and shape strategies that enhance patient engagement and streamline service delive...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading executive searches for public pension organizations. Collaborate with leadership to define roles, engage top talent, and guide candidate assessments, ensuring a strategic f...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by leading enterprise sales for our innovative technology, driving strategic partnerships with large corporate insurance agencies and institutions. Own the sales cycle, navigate...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of tax strategies by leading our diverse team and managing client relationships. Engage with various industries to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $202K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, producing profound insights in tech investment strategies for Venture Capital and Private Equity through research and analysis, facilitating their growth and...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of tax management by leading engagements for high-net-worth clients, providing expert guidance, and developing your team while ensuring compliance and optimizing client relationships...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $140K *

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Cincinnati, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Engage with key accounts to drive sales of Fiber, Transport, IP, and Security services. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, manage complex deals, and achieve revenue targets in a dynamic...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and managing key accounts for fiber infrastructure services. Develop strong customer relationships, strategize solutions, and achieve revenue growth through consultati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and managing relationships in the fiber infrastructure sector. Collaborate with teams to achieve revenue goals while navigating complex deals and ensuring customer sa...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer relationships and drive sales of Fiber, Transport, IP, SD-WAN, and Security services. Achieve revenue growth through strategic account management and prospecting in a dynamic, consul...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock growth by managing key accounts and driving sales of fiber infrastructure services. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, maintain customer relationships, and achieve revenue targets in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $192K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll manage key accounting processes, support audits, and provide insights that drive informed decis...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $163K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$77K - $85K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $188K *

Lead Pension Risk Transfer initiatives through effective management of complex transactions, ensuring seamless execution from client engagement to implementation while building strategic relationships...

Chesterfield, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as a results-driven Account Executive, where you'll convert qualified leads into long-term customers, manage the full sales cycle, and build strong relationships with key decisio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive asset management excellence by leveraging your expertise in Cityworks and EAM systems to enhance workflows, improve practices, and support a successful modernization project across teams and tec...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$65K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships, employing data-driven strategies for enhanced service delivery, retention, and performance improvement while mentoring team members and coordi...

Tulsa, OKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.