Private Equity Associate

Permanent Solutions Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Solutions Group in San Francisco is seeking an Associate to support evaluation, structuring, negotiation and financing of transactions. You will work with a small deal team in a fast-paced environment, interacting with senior members of the firm and portfolio company management. Start Fall 2026 for a two-year commitment with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Two-year commitment with potential for a third year.
• 2–4 years of strategy consulting, transaction advisory or investment banking experience.
• Start date Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling, financial analysis and valuation of potential transactions.
• Prepare presentations and investment memoranda for the Firm’s analysis of transactions.
• Play a key role in due diligence and closing processes.
• Monitor existing investments in the portfolio.
• Track industry trends, visit trade shows and source potential deals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Deal sourcing

Presentation skills

Due diligence

Education

Pre-MBA

Tools

Investment banking

Strategy consulting

Job description

The firm is a San Francisco based private equity firm that has raised over $1.4 billion million and focuses exclusively on the consumer products sector, both with branded consumer and manufacturing businesses. Founded in 2005, the professionals help management teams successfully grow their businesses by providing capital, operating advice, strategic planning, acquisitions expertise, board development and management recruitment. The firm targets companies generating $10 to $150 million in revenue and selectively makes minority and majority investments in a portfolio of well-positioned companies. With extensive internal operating experience, the professionals play a meaningful role working with management to capitalize on the next stage of portfolio companies’ growth stories.

About the Role

Associates play a central role in supporting the evaluation, structuring, negotiation and financing of transactions, as well as in the monitoring of portfolio companies. Working with a small deal team in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, Associates have constant interaction with the most senior members of the firm as well as the senior management of the portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Assume a lead role in the modeling, financial analysis and valuation of potential transactions
• Prepare presentations and investment memoranda for the Firm’s analysis of transactions
• Play an integral role in the transaction team through the due diligence and closing process
• Monitor existing investments in the firm’s portfolio
• Tracking industry trends, visiting trade shows and sourcing potential transactions

Qualifications

We look to attract pre-MBAs to this position. While the position is a two-year commitment, exceptional performers will be considered for a third year. Start date will be fall 2026; 2-4 years of strategy consulting, transaction advisory or investment banking experience required, and additional operating experience is welcomed.