Pre-MBA Private Equity Associate — Diligence & Growth

Ariel Alternatives; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariel Alternatives is seeking a driven Pre-MBA Associate to support private equity investments from its New York City office. You will assist with platform deals, add-ons, value-creation strategies, and thesis development, collaborating with senior professionals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

The role requires 2+ years in investment banking or private equity, a top-tier undergraduate record, and strong modeling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in investment banking or private equity.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong modeling, accounting, finance and quantitative analysis skills.
• Ability to distill complex data sets for investment decisions.
• Understanding of debt and equity capital structures.

Responsibilities

• Deal Screening: evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Investment Analysis: rigorous due diligence and financial modeling.
• Transaction Execution: support due diligence with lenders and vendors.
• Portfolio Management: monitor and report on portfolio companies.
• Marketing & Communications: prepare materials for LPs and co-investors.
• Thesis Development: explore new investment thesis areas.
• Culture: contribute to a cooperative and inclusive team environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Modeling & analysis

Accounting

Finance

Capital markets

Quantitative analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Debt & equity structures

Team orientation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ariel Alternatives is seeking a driven Pre-MBA Associate to support private equity investments from its New York City office. You will assist with platform deals, add-ons, value-creation strategies, and thesis development, collaborating with senior professionals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

The role requires 2+ years in investment banking or private equity, a top-tier undergraduate record, and strong modeling and communication skills.