Private Equity Associate, Enterprise Software

Alexander Chapman; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its San Francisco team. This role involves evaluating investments in innovative enterprise software companies, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with seasoned investors. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of investment banking experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers a unique opportunity for hands-on involvement in deal-making within a dynamic growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in investment banking, ideally with a TMT focus.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in enterprise software and technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investments in enterprise software and tech-enabled businesses.
• Conduct financial modeling, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Support deal execution, due diligence, and portfolio initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior investors and portfolio company leadership teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Investment banking experience

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Job description

Overview

A leading, high-growth private equity firm is looking for a Private Equity Associate to join its San Francisco team. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of investing in and scaling some of the most innovative enterprise software companies—working alongside seasoned investors and founders to drive growth, strategy, and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investments in enterprise software and tech-enabled businesses


• Conduct financial modeling, market research, and competitive analysis


• Support deal execution, due diligence, and portfolio initiatives


• Collaborate with senior investors and portfolio company leadership teams

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in investment banking, ideally with a TMT focus


• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills


• Demonstrated interest in enterprise software and technology sectors


• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and team-oriented

Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on deal experience, work directly with senior professionals, and help scale category-leading enterprise software companies within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Finance

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