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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$85K - $100K *

Develop and manage legal cases in a remote setting, focusing on Medicaid, civil litigation, and estate claims. Collaborate with clients and courts while maintaining high standards of advocacy and orga...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Drive impactful legal solutions by managing cases independently in a remote setting. Collaborate with a supportive team while focusing on Medicaid, civil litigation, and guardianships. Embrace growth...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of legal advocacy by managing diverse cases in a fully remote environment. Collaborate with a supportive team while driving impactful results in Medicaid, civil litigation, and more...

Wilmington, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Serve as a multi-state attorney managing diverse legal cases with autonomy and a focus on client advocacy while collaborating remotely with a dynamic team. Pursue professional growth in an empowering...

Charlottesville, VARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Analyze client needs and drive revenue growth by expanding Absorb solutions. Build meaningful relationships to optimize upsell and cross-sell opportunities, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's on the forefront of operational security, overseeing security events, managing tools, and enhancing processes to protect vital data while collaborating across various technology dom...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $97K *

Join a team that drives enterprise-level sales by cultivating relationships and closing new business across diverse industries to exceed revenue goals and create impactful solutions for large organiza...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Salesforce solutions, driving process improvements and operational excellence. Contribute hands-on to configuration, data management, and user adopti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise sales for strategic consulting accounts, coaching a team of Account Executives while managing complex sales cycles. Build executive relationships and execute grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver exceptional...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $110K *

Drive your career with a Senior Accountant role focused on AI and automation. Redesign accounting processes, manage monthly closes, and implement scalable finance workflows to enhance efficiency and s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $145K *

Deliver exceptional underwriting expertise by independently evaluating complex Commercial Casualty risks, with a focus on Commercial Auto, General Liability, and Excess Liability to drive informed dec...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $300K *

Make your mark at a cutting-edge startup as you lead enterprise sales, building strategic relationships with Fortune 1000 executives while managing complex sales cycles in the AI technology space...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$350K - $500K+*

Transform the strategic partnership landscape by leading a high-performing team to identify, negotiate, and close impactful partnerships that drive growth and enhance our retirement platform's reach a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $215K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives by leading a high-performing pod, driving complex SaaS partnerships with top law firms, and fostering executive-level relationships to enhance client engagement an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $148K *

Empower strategic decision-making by generating actionable insights from market trends and customer data. Collaborate with teams to analyze healthcare dynamics and support growth initiatives across Cu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

The Senior Consultant, NetSuite is responsible for leading full-cycle NetSuite implementation projects, from discovery to deployment, while ensuring excellent customer service. This role involves coll...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects that drive strategic goals. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while fostering collaboration acro...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing Year 15 transactions for LIHTC properties, ensuring successful investor exits and partnership restructurings while preserving affordable housing assets through expert finan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $200K *

Transform client experiences by leading end-to-end NetSuite implementations. Leverage your expertise to guide teams, advocate for clients, and provide strategic solutions across all project phases. Dr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in high-quality legal research to support law firm clients, focusing on intellectual property matters. Utilize advanced research tools to deliver accurate results and synthesize findings into a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive new client acquisition by leading the full sales cycle. Collaborate on strategic accounts and leverage inbound and outbound sales tactics for Enterprise customers while achieving significant rev...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform client marketing strategies by leading integrated campaigns, translating data into actionable insights, and driving measurable results. Collaborate cross-functionally while mentoring junior...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive your career with a strategic role leading product vision and evolution in the Servicing domain. Transform customer interactions across policy management and claims, ensuring intuitive, scalable...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee portfolio health, ensuring quality and operational alignment across studies. Drive performance visibility, manage risks, and facilitate client governance while fostering...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.