Private Equity Associate

InforCapital, partnership; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arable Capital Partners is seeking a Private Equity Associate for their Bellevue office in Seattle, United States. This role involves close collaboration with portfolio companies and evaluating new investment opportunities focused on food and agriculture.

The ideal candidate will engage in detailed financial analysis, build financial models for acquisitions, and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements. Strong analytical skills and experience in relevant sectors are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting or operating roles in food and agriculture.
• Strong analytical skills with a background in investment banking.
• Ability to conduct thorough financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of deal processes.
• Analyze new investment opportunities.
• Build and update financial models for acquisitions.
• Support due diligence analyses and draft investment materials.
• Engage with portfolio company management teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Industry research

Operational performance improvement

Job description

# Private Equity AssociateArable Capital PartnersAssociatePrivate EquityFull-timeLocationSeattle, United StatesDate PostedJune 2, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / Associate jobs in Seattle, United States" are published.## About This RoleArable Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on food and agriculture companies throughout the value chain with a focus on midstream or vertically integrated businesses, is seeking an Associate for its Bellevue, Washington office. Since inception, Arable has made 14 investments across six platform companies, with portfolio companies ranging from approximately $50 million to over $1.5 billion in revenue.The Associate will work closely with portfolio companies and evaluate new investment opportunities, driven by detailed financial analysis and industry research. The role involves both new deal evaluation and active portfolio company management.Key Responsibilities:- Participate in and contribute to all aspects of deal processes with responsibility for primary quantitative and qualitative analysis of acquisition targets- Analyze new investment opportunities including company positioning, valuation, and industry dynamics- Build financial models for acquisitions and update quarterly portfolio company valuation and return models- Support due diligence analyses and draft investment committee materials- Support portfolio company work including strategic planning, operational performance improvement, and hands-on management team engagement- Spend meaningful time with portfolio company management teams applying operational expertise to drive strategic initiativesCandidates with backgrounds in management consulting or operating roles within food and agriculture businesses, along with investment banking, are strongly encouraged to apply.Apply for this Position