Associate, Growth Acceleration

General Atlantic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

General Atlantic in New York is seeking an Associate to join the Growth Acceleration team. The role drives execution across high‑priority diligence and portfolio value creation projects, spanning go‑to‑market, pricing, operations, and AI/data science.

You will design workstreams, coordinate analysts, synthesize findings into executive materials, and present insights to senior investors, portfolio leaders, and founders. This role offers exposure to diverse industries within GA's global platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Highly analytical coupled with strong intuition; able to think and react quickly.
• Strong project management skills - time management, pattern recognition, prioritization and strong judgement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research and analysis to understand market trends and dynamics.
• Own workstream design and day-to-day execution with coordinations of analysts.
• Review market research reports and data to evaluate landscape and positioning.
• Synthesize findings across workstreams to deliver market insights for stakeholders.
• Package materials into executive‑level presentations for senior investors and management.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Highly analytical

Strong project management

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentor analysts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 885 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create lasting value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Infrastructure, and Strategic Solutions. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2026, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit www.generalatlantic.com.

Position Summary

General Atlantic is looking to hire an Associate to join the Growth Acceleration team in our New York Office. The Associate will drive execution across a mix of high-priority diligence and portfolio value creation projects within GA's portfolio (across key practice areas such as go-to-market, pricing, operational efficiency, and AI/data science).

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research activities and analysis (e.g., calls with industry experts, surveys of consumers and key decision makers) to understand key market trends and competitive dynamics
• Own workstream design and day-to-day execution, including work-planning, quality control, and coordinating the contributions of analysts staffed on the project
• Review market research reports, alternative data, and company information to rapidly evaluate market landscape and competitive positioning
• Perform analysis of internal and external data sources to build market models and develop a rigorous view on key market sizing thresholds (e.g., TAM, SAM, vended market)
• Synthesize findings across disparate workstreams to deliver proprietary market perspective materials
• Collaborate internally with in-house subject matter experts on go-to-market, operational efficiency, pricing, and AI/data science topics, to shape and execute high-priority initiatives alongside portfolio company leaders
• Package materials into executive-level presentations to be shared and discussed with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., senior investors, C-level management, founders)
• Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for GA investment teams and portfolio company leadership on assigned workstreams
• Gain exposure to and build subject matter expertise across a broad range of industries and business models within GA's global portfolio
• Support analysis of macro-level themes of interest across GA's core sectors and geographies
• Support development of GA's internal IP, toolkits, and playbooks across diligence and core value creation areas (e.g., diagnostic frameworks, AI implementation strategies) by codifying best practices and building reusable assets
• Help identify and evaluate strategic vendors, tools, and experts that can accelerate impact
• Mentor and develop analysts, providing coaching on core toolkit skills, feedback, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years of relevant experience at a top-tier management consulting firm
• Highly analytical coupled with strong intuition; able to think and react quickly
• Strong project management skills - time management, pattern recognition, prioritization and strong judgement are critical; ability to work well under pressure without compromising quality
• Experience owning final output / deliverables on client facing projects
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional follow through and consistently delivers results
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a high-performing global organization. Highly collaborative and capable of working effectively cross functionally
• Demonstrated maturity and professional presence; comfortable interacting with senior executives
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly motivated, inquisitive, and positive can-do attitude

GA Value

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement

General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $125,000-$160,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one's contributions towards the organization’s success.

General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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