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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$250K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of high-performance brokerage systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance trading platforms, define specifications, and ensure robust software...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional financial oversight and client service. Lead financial operations, ensure compliance and develop client relationships while mentoring staff in a...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development initiatives, ensuring on-time project delivery while leveraging COBOL and mainframe expertise to support impactful defense payroll systems. Drive innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$210K - $250K *

Lead growth initiatives in digital infrastructure investment banking, driving deal origination, client relationships, and team mentorship while ensuring exceptional service delivery and execution exce...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate your career by driving retirement plan sales across diverse markets. Build strong relationships with financial intermediaries and manage your territory effectively to achieve ambitious sale...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $127K *

Engage with healthcare providers to drive enterprise sales, leveraging strategic relationships and operational rigor. Shape go-to-market strategies while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance cl...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

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California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $166K *

Shape the future of telecommunications by managing and growing key accounts. Build strong relationships, drive product adoption, and identify growth opportunities to deliver innovative solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$81K - $125K *

Champion pricing accuracy and model integrity by building and maintaining financial models and validating key assumptions for effective deal structuring while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Drive client relationships by servicing and retaining high net worth accounts, negotiating with carriers, and leading projects to ensure successful outcomes. Leverage your expertise to shape marketing...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading revenue cycle consulting projects, managing junior staff, and driving operational improvements while building strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise in h...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K *

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2 days ago

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

$83K - $140K *

Drive strategic financial analysis to optimize R&D expenditures. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reporting frameworks and forecasting models, ensuring accurate budget guidance and impa...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Lead the charge in financial modeling and forecasting, driving strategic insights and collaborative planning processes across Corporate Finance & Strategy to optimize performance and align financial g...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $105K *

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CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

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Iowa, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $237K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming financial oversight globally, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and drive automation while mentoring a high-perf...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in strategic growth and relationship development for a portfolio of EPE clients. Drive business development, uncover opportunities, and enhance client engagement to expand EPE’s footpr...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $269K *

Deliver expert actuarial analysis in a dynamic consulting environment. Collaborate with a diverse team to drive client success, enhance operations, and stay abreast of regulations while ensuring growt...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic projects by managing the complete lifecycle, developing effective communication strategies, and coaching leaders through training programs in project management and process improvement...

New Orleans, LARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition by partnering with executives to drive strategic hiring initiatives, manage complex recruitment processes, and enhance candidate experiences across s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic sales team to drive enterprise account growth through strategic partnerships with higher education executives. Leverage your expertise in SaaS solutions to navigate complex sales cycles...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $135K *

Innovate sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships to optimize talent procurement services across various categories, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing cost efficiency a...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.