Private Equity Associate - Technology

Blacklock Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacklock Group is expanding its technology-focused investment team, offering a pathway from sourcing opportunities to deal execution and portfolio management. The role suits an ambitious investment professional eager to gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

Candidates with investment banking or private equity backgrounds who understand Technology, TMT, Software, and IT services M&A are encouraged to apply to contribute to growth and value creation across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a related transaction-focused role.
• Strong preference for Technology, TMT, Software, or IT Services M&A experience.
• Demonstrated financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills including LBO modelling and investment returns analysis.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, and investment evaluation.
• Strong commercial judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent academic background and a genuine interest in technology investing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the Technology sector, including Software, SaaS, IT Services, and related subsectors.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including LBOs, DCFs, valuation analyses, and returns assessments.
• Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on potential investments.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Conduct industry research, identify investment themes, and support sourcing initiatives.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and portfolio company management teams to support value creation initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial judgement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Blacklock Group is proud to be supporting a leading private equity firm as it continues to expand its investment team with a focus on the Technology sector.

The firm invests in high-quality technology businesses, partnering with management teams to drive growth, operational improvements, and long-term value creation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious investment professional to gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating new opportunities through to deal execution and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the Technology sector, including Software, SaaS, IT Services, Technology Services, and related subsectors.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including LBOs, DCFs, valuation analyses, and returns assessments.
• Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on potential investments.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Conduct industry research, identify investment themes, and support sourcing initiatives.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and portfolio company management teams to support value creation initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Approximately 2-4 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a related transaction-focused role.
• Strong preference for candidates with Technology, TMT, Software, or IT Services M&A experience.
• Demonstrated financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills, ideally including LBO modelling and investment returns analysis.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, and investment evaluation.
• Strong commercial judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent academic background and a genuine interest in technology investing.

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join a growing investment team with significant exposure to technology-focused investments, direct involvement in transaction execution, and the chance to work closely with experienced investors across the full investment lifecycle.

If you are an investment banking or private equity professional looking to build your career within Technology investing, we would be keen to hear from you.