Private Equity Associate

Elite Placement Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential quarterly and annual bonus

Excellent benefits

Energetic team environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Recruiter to work with private equity clients in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, at least 2 years of sales or business development experience, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include outreach to executives, relationship building, and supporting live transactions. This on-site role offers a salary of $75k+, potential bonuses, and excellent benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in sales, business development, cold outreach, or client-facing roles.
• Comfort in speaking with senior executives and business owners.
• A strong work ethic, integrity, and desire to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Making calls and reaching out to business owners and senior executives.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with C-suite leaders.
• Identifying and sourcing potential opportunities through thoughtful outreach.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Professional presence

Curiosity about business and finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM tools

Job description

Senior Recruiter at Elite Placement Group

Private Equity (Business Development) Associate

$75k+ plus commission and benefits

Private equity firm that works closely with PE groups and their portfolio companies on buy‑side initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, having real conversations with business owners, and wants early exposure to how deals actually get done and has a strong interest in growing a career in finance.

What you’ll be doing

• Making calls and reaching out to business owners and senior executives on behalf of private equity and strategic clients
• Building and maintaining long‑term relationships with C‑suite leaders and decision makers
• Representing client brands with professionalism, confidence, and credibility
• Identifying and sourcing potential opportunities through thoughtful outreach
• Partnering with senior deal team members to support live transactions and due diligence efforts
• Gaining hands‑on exposure to how private equity firms evaluate and execute investments

What they’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related degree
• 2 years experience in sales, business development, cold outreach, or client‑facing roles
• Comfort speaking with senior executives and business owners
• Strong communication skills and a polished, professional presence
• Comfort with Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools preferred
• Curiosity about business, finance, and how companies grow
• A strong work ethic, integrity, and a desire to exceed expectations
• Local Los Angeles candidates only please
• The firm will sponsor and cover required FINRA licenses including SIE, Series 79, and Series 63

Hours: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm

Pay: $75,000, with potential quarterly and annual bonus, excellent benefits and energetic team environment

Location: On‑site in the south bay area

We welcome qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California law.