Investment Associate

The Andersen Partnership; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership, a leading Australasian mid-market private equity manager, seeks an Associate to contribute across the full investment cycle. You will work directly with Partners on origination, due diligence, financial modelling, deal structuring, and portfolio enhancement.

Expect early responsibility, exposure to senior decision-makers, and a collaborative team culture where judgment and autonomy are valued.

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious with a structured mind and comfort with ambiguity.
• Strong emotional intelligence and highly communicative, with a humble, collaborative approach.
• 2–4 years' experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and sound commercial judgement.
• Sydney-based, or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Research and originate investment ideas and assess potential targets.
• Support transaction execution: due diligence, financial modelling, debt financing, and deal structuring.
• Take ownership of completion mechanics, funds flow and step plans.
• Support portfolio performance improvement and bolt-on acquisitions.
• Lead quarterly investor reporting and provide Fund board materials.

Skills

Structured mind

Emotional intelligence

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

A leading mid-market private equity firm with an exceptional track record

The firm

Our client is an established Australasian mid-market private equity manager that has consistently delivered top-tier returns for its investors. They invest across a diverse range of sectors and take a distinctive approach to finding and building businesses, which is a big part of what sets their team and their results apart.

The team is collaborative and close-knit, and is built on trust and open communication. There are no silos, and good judgement is rewarded with autonomy.

The role

This Associate role sits within a small deal team and covers the full investment cycle, working directly with the Partners:

• Investment ideas and origination: Research and analyse markets and sectors, identify and assess potential targets, and help shape how opportunities are pursued.
• Transaction execution: Take co-responsibility for financial and market due diligence, manage advisers and workstreams, build and own the financial model, support debt financing and deal structuring, and prepare the papers that drive the team's go/no-go decisions.
• Completion: Take ownership of completion mechanics, including funds flow and step plans.
• Portfolio support: Work alongside management teams on performance improvement and growth initiatives, and support bolt-on acquisitions and exit processes.
• Fund reporting: Play a lead role in quarterly investor reporting and support Fund board materials.

Why this role

• Early responsibility and exposure to senior decision-makers
• Breadth across origination, execution, and portfolio work
• Day-to-day access to experienced Partners
• A growing team, with the chance to develop as an investor
• A collaborative, inclusive team where people are trusted and communication is open.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Intellectually curious, with a structured mind and comfort with ambiguity
• Strong emotional intelligence and highly communicative, with a humble, collaborative approach
• A strong academic record and typically 2-4 years' experience in top tier investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, and sound commercial judgement
• Sydney-based, or willing to relocate