Private Equity Strategy Associate

TEEMA Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in New York is seeking a Strategy Associate to drive portfolio company value creation and support strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with PE partners and portfolio executives on growth strategies and improvements. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in private equity or related fields, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can impact investment outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in private equity, consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
• Experience working with PE-backed companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth and efficiency opportunities with portfolio company management.
• Support pricing, GTM strategy, product expansion, and cost optimization.
• Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Engineering

MBA

Job description

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About the Opportunity

A leading middle-market or upper-middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Strategy Associate to support portfolio company value creation, strategic initiatives, and investment theses post-close.

You will work closely with PE partners, operating partners, and portfolio company executives on growth strategy, pricing, go-to-market, and operational improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

• Partner with portfolio company management to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.
• Support initiatives across pricing, GTM strategy, product expansion, and cost optimization.
• Help define KPIs, dashboards, and operating cadences.

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation.
• Build strategic business cases for new initiatives and investments.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate with operating partners, consultants, and internal PE teams.
• Track initiative progress and impact on EBITDA and cash flow.
• Support board-level presentations and updates.
• Assist with commercial diligence on new deals.
• Validate growth assumptions and synergy models.
• Support integration planning for add-on acquisitions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus).

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Experience

2–5 years in private equity, management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or value creation roles.

Experience working with or within PE-backed companies preferred.

Personality & Mindset

• Strategically minded but execution-oriented.
• Comfortable working with senior executives.
• Curious, proactive, and impact-driven.

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