Private Equity Associate

JSS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS in New York is seeking an Associate to join a compact private equity team focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities across media, entertainment, communications, and technology.

This full-cycle role offers direct exposure to partners and to live deal decisions from day one, with responsibilities spanning financial modeling, due diligence, and support through close and post-close portfolio initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience at a tier 1 investment bank (must have).
• Prior experience in the TMT sector (strongly desirable).
• Genuine interest in media, entertainment, communications, or technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen new investment opportunities.
• Build financial models and lead diligence workstreams.
• Support execution through close, with post-close involvement on portfolio initiatives.
• Work directly with senior team members across the full lifecycle.

Skills

Investment banking experience

TMT experience

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

A private equity firm investing in and operating mid-market businesses across media, entertainment, communications, and technology is looking to add an Associate to their team.

This is a full-cycle role. You'll be involved in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities across the firm's target sectors. The team is small by design, which means direct exposure to partners and to live deal decisions from day one.

What you'll do:

• Source and screen new investment opportunities
• Build financial models and lead diligence workstreams
• Support execution through close, with post-close involvement on portfolio initiatives
• Work directly with senior team members across the full lifecycle

What they're looking for:

• 2–4 years' experience at a tier 1 investment bank (must have)
• Prior experience in the TMT sector (strongly desirable)
• Genuine interest in media, entertainment, communications, or technology sectors

Location:

New York, NY

Please note: no visa sponsorship or visa transfer is available for this role.