Private Equity Analyst/Associate

A leading global investment platform is seeking an Associate to join its Principal Finance team, focused on hybrid investing across structured equity, junior capital, and opportunistic private equity. The role offers high deal exposure and early responsibility across execution, modeling, and diligence, all within a lean team environment. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term investing career with strong equity orientation and direct access to senior decision makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving end‑to‑end execution across structured equity, junior capital, and opportunistic private equity transactions
• Building and owning advanced financial models across LBO, structured equity, and downside scenarios
• Leading diligence processes with management teams, advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Preparing investment materials and presenting analyses to senior decision makers
• Evaluating opportunities across the capital structure with a focus on equity upside and risk‑adjusted returns
• Supporting portfolio company monitoring and contributing to value creation initiatives
• Synthesizing complex information into clear, decision‑ready insights

Investment Exposure

• Structured equity and hybrid capital solutions
• Control and non‑control private equity transactions
• Opportunistic investments across the capital structure
• Sector focus across financial services, business/services, and infrastructure‑related industries

Skills \& Experience

• Strong modeling capabilities across LBO, structured equity, and scenario analysis
• Ability to assess both credit risk and equity upside
• Experience managing multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced deal environment
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking or investing roles across M\&A, leveraged finance, capital markets, private equity, or private credit
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree required

Profile

• Background from top tier investment banks, leading middle market platforms, or established buy‑side funds
• Prior exposure to transaction execution and financial modeling
• Interest in hybrid investing strategies with meaningful equity exposure
• Motivated to grow into a long term investing / origination role

Why This Opportunity

• Hybrid mandate combining private equity and structured capital investing
• Strong equity orientation relative to traditional credit roles
• High deal volume with early ownership and responsibility
• Lean, flat team with direct exposure to senior investors
• Clear path for long term career progression within a scaled global platform