Private Equity Senior Summer Associate

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/