Associate Investments

Private Equity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Equity in New York seeks an investment professional to join Waste and Environmental Services, assisting across sourcing, modeling, and portfolio initiatives.

You will build operating models (DCF, LBO), evaluate valuations, support transaction execution, and contribute to Investment Committee materials, with exposure to senior professionals and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience with M&A, financing transactions, and diligence.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data and identify drivers of performance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build operating models, DCFs, and LBOs; perform financing analyses.
• Evaluate business valuations and expected returns.
• Support transaction execution and diligence processes.
• Develop Investment Committee materials and present findings.
• Research companies and markets within waste and environmental services.
• Monitor portfolio company results and drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation skills

M&A

Due diligence

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an investment professional to join our Waste and Environmental Services team and help assess new investment opportunities across waste management, recycling, environmental services, and related infrastructure. The role will provide broad exposure to both transactions and portfolio company initiatives, with regular interaction with senior investment professionals, management teams, and external advisors.

The position will be involved across the investment lifecycle, including sourcing and evaluating opportunities, developing financial models, supporting transaction execution, and analyzing portfolio company performance. Key responsibilities will include building operating models, DCFs, LBOs, and financing analyses; evaluating business valuations and potential returns; and developing a clear understanding of the operational drivers behind each investment.

You will contribute to Investment Committee materials, manage and coordinate financial and commercial diligence, and help keep transaction processes moving efficiently. The role will also involve researching companies and markets, monitoring developments within the waste and environmental services landscape, reviewing portfolio company results, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys analytical work but also wants to understand the businesses behind the numbers. It offers the opportunity to develop transaction experience, build sector expertise, and take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative and entrepreneurial investment environment.

Background

• 1–2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or a similar analytical role
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with M&A, financing transactions, and/or financial and commercial diligence
• Interest in waste management, recycling, environmental services, infrastructure, or other essential-service industries
• Strong ability to interpret financial and operational data and identify the key drivers of business performance
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership in a fast-paced environment