Tech Private Equity Associate: Valuation & Deals

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Equity Partners in Chicago is seeking a Private Equity Associate to gain hands-on experience evaluating and executing software investments. You will work closely with portfolio companies and learn from experienced professionals in a structured training environment.

You will develop financial models, prepare analyses for investment discussions, and support transaction execution across multiple workstreams while collaborating with management teams on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in 2025 or earlier.
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct due diligence.
• Develop financial models to assess company performance.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for investment discussions.
• Support transaction execution across various workstreams.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and key business drivers.
• Collaborate with management teams on strategic priorities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Education

Undergraduate degree (completed 2025 or earlier)

Job description

Vista Equity Partners in Chicago is seeking a Private Equity Associate to gain hands-on experience evaluating and executing software investments. You will work closely with portfolio companies and learn from experienced professionals in a structured training environment.

You will develop financial models, prepare analyses for investment discussions, and support transaction execution across multiple workstreams while collaborating with management teams on strategic priorities.