Private Equity Associate (Pre-MBA)

A fast-growing private equity firm is seeking a Pre-MBA Associate to join its Washington, DC team. The firm focuses on partnering with software and technology-enabled businesses, helping management teams scale through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and growth initiatives. The team combines operational, consulting, and investment expertise to drive value creation across its portfolio.

This role provides exposure to high-impact deals and operational projects across multiple tech sectors, offering experience in both investment execution and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Support deal sourcing and execution for software and tech-enabled business acquisitions, including market research, target screening, financial modeling, and valuation
• Lead analytical workstreams through diligence, deal structuring, and closing
• Collaborate with portfolio management and leadership teams to optimize growth, performance, and product / technology strategy
• Conduct industry research and maintain intelligence on emerging SaaS, enterprise software, and tech-enabled service trends
• Prepare investment committee materials and participate in key deal discussions
• Contribute to operational initiatives across multiple tech portfolio companies

Requirements

Seniority level : Associate

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Finance

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