Private Equity Associate - Consumer

InforCapital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Chicago seeks a Private Equity Associate focusing on consumer, with 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, PE, or advisory. You will evaluate and execute consumer-sector investments, build advanced financial models, and participate in sourcing, diligence, and portfolio monitoring.

The role requires strong M&A exposure and valuation skills, with preference for those familiar with consumer, retail, or F&B sectors. This is a full-time position based in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory.
• Strong transaction experience with exposure to M&A and/or leveraged finance.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience in consumer, retail, food & beverage sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across consumer and food & beverage sectors.
• Build and maintain complex financial models (LBO, operating models, valuation analyses).
• Conduct industry research and market diligence to support investment theses.
• Participate in all phases of the deal lifecycle, including sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio monitoring.
• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and deal documentation.
• Support portfolio companies by analyzing performance, tracking KPIs, and assisting with strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

M&A experience

Industry research

Job description

# Private Equity Associate - ConsumerConfidential CareersAssociatePrivate EquityConsumerFull-timeLocationChicago, United StatesDate PostedJune 25, 2026RegionILStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / Associate jobs in Chicago, United States" are published.## About This RolePrivate Equity Associate – Consumer / Food & Beverage. Chicago-based investment firm focused on the consumer and food & beverage sectors.Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across consumer and food & beverage sectors. Build and maintain complex financial models (LBO, operating models, valuation analyses). Conduct industry research and market diligence to support investment theses. Participate in all phases of the deal lifecycle, including sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio monitoring. Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and deal documentation. Support portfolio companies by analyzing performance, tracking KPIs, and assisting with strategic initiatives.Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory. Strong transaction experience with exposure to M&A and/or leveraged finance. Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills. Experience in consumer, retail, food & beverage sectors preferred.Confidential Careers is seeking a Private Equity Associate - Consumer to join their Private Equity team in Chicago, United States.This role is focused on the Consumer sector.The position is Full-time.This opportunity was sourced via LinkedIn guest.Interested candidates can apply through the original job posting.Apply for this PositionYou will be redirected to the original job posting.