Private Equity Senior Summer Associate

Career Launch AI

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$270,000–$400,000
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Strategy, Decision Support, Equity Securities, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Investment Management, Legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Team Player
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

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.

Portfolio Company Involvement

  • 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.

  • Strong LBO modeling skills.

  • Commercially minded, not just technically strong.


Career Launch AI Advantage

  • Off-cycle PE recruiting access

  • Partner-level introductions

  • Case study & LBO interview prep

  • Comp & carry negotiation support

Apply at https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

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