Private Equity Associate

Alexander Chapman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading middle market private equity firm is looking for a Private Equity Associate in Los Angeles or New York to enhance its investment team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, and strong skills in financial modeling and analysis. This opportunity promises substantial responsibility and a collaborative culture that emphasizes long-term growth and operational involvement in the food and beverage sector. Interested candidates may apply via email or discuss further.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Experience in consumer brands, food, beverage, and broader consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in a robust deal flow.
• Take on meaningful responsibility early in your career.
• Contribute to long-term value creation and hands-on involvement in growing companies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance

Job description

Private Equity Associate – Food & Beverage

A leading middle market private equity firm focused on investing in high quality consumer brands is looking to add an Associate to its investment team in either New York or Los Angeles.

The firm has built a strong reputation for partnering with founder led and family owned businesses within the food and beverage ecosystem and helping scale them through operational expertise, strategic acquisitions, and long term value creation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active platform that combines traditional private equity investing with a hands on operational approach.

Key Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills
• Experience in consumer brands, food, beverage, and broader consumer products
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance

You will be actively involved in a robust deal flow, taking on meaningful responsibility early in your career, all within a collaborative culture that prioritizes long-term value creation and hands‑on involvement in growing exceptional companies.

If you or anyone you know is interested, please apply directly or reach out to discuss further: [e-mail]