Private Equity Associate

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a Private Equity Associate in Montgomery County, PA (Hybrid). This role involves supporting the investment lifecycle, including sourcing and underwriting. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and advanced Excel skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic investment team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in private equity, growth equity, or investment banking.
• Proven experience in deal execution and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, and transaction structuring.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investments.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with portfolio company leaders to monitor performance.
• Prepare investment memos, valuation analyses, and updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview – Private Equity Associate

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000/year + bonus
Location: Montgomery County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Private Equity Associate in Montgomery County, PA (Hybrid) for our client’s growing investment team. In this role, you will support all stages of the investment lifecycle, including sourcing, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management. You’ll evaluate opportunities, build financial models, and partner with C-suite executives at portfolio companies. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven professional with private equity or investment banking experience to join a dynamic, growth-focused platform.

Responsibilities as the Private Equity Associate

• Transaction Execution: Support deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, and transaction structuring across diverse industries.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain detailed models to evaluate investments and forecast company performance.
• Investment Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess business potential and growth opportunities.
• Portfolio Management: Collaborate with portfolio company leaders to monitor performance and drive strategic initiatives.
• Investor Reporting: Prepare investment memos, valuation analyses, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications for the Private Equity Associate

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3+ years in private equity, growth equity, or investment banking with proven experience in deal execution and financial modeling.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of private equity deal structures, portfolio management, and valuation methodologies across sectors.
• Skills & Attributes: Analytical, detail‑oriented professional with strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to growth investing.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.