Private Equity Senior Associate

Career Launch AI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is looking for a Senior Associate or Vice President to drive deal execution and portfolio management. This pre-partner role offers real ownership over investments and requires evaluated inbound deal opportunities, financial modeling, and presentation of investment recommendations. Ideal candidates are former Investment Banking Associates or VP with a commercial mindset, skilled in valuation and diligence processes. Join a dynamic team and help shape investment strategies while supporting company performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Former Investment Banking Associate or VP or Private Equity Associate.
• Ability to evaluate deal opportunities and coordinate due diligence.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inbound and proprietary deal opportunities.
• Lead financial modeling and valuation.
• Coordinate third-party diligence activities.
• Develop investment committee memos and theses.
• Support portfolio company strategy and M&A.

Skills

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Valuation

Portfolio management

Commercial mindset

Job description

Private Equity Senior Associate / Vice President – Career Launch AI Network

About the Opportunity

A leading middle-market or upper-middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Senior Associate or VP to drive deal execution, diligence, and portfolio management.

This role is a pre-partner track position with real ownership over investments.

Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Execution

Evaluate inbound and proprietary deal opportunities.

Lead financial modeling, valuation, and IC materials.

Coordinate third-party diligence (QoE, legal, market).

Investment Committee & Decision Support

Develop IC memos and investment theses.

Stress-test assumptions and downside scenarios.

Present recommendations to partners.

Support portfolio company strategy, M&A, and capital structure.

Work with management teams and board members.

Track performance and value creation initiatives.

Ideal Profile

Former IB Associate / VP or PE Associate.

Commercially minded, not just technically strong.