Investment Associate - Private Equity (mid-market)

City

Sydney

Location type

Onsite

The Company

Our client is a mid-market private equity fund with a strong track record of backing and growing Australian businesses. Known for taking an active partnership approach with management teams, they focus on driving growth, operational improvement, and long-term value creation. With new capital to deploy and a healthy deal pipeline, the team is looking for an Associate to join their Sydney office. 

The Role

As an Associate, you’ll be hands-on across the full investment cycle. From sourcing and evaluating opportunities through to execution and portfolio work, you’ll work closely with senior investors and management teams to get deals done and drive results. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Market and sector analysis to source and assess investment opportunities

  • Building financial models and valuations to support decision-making

  • Preparing clear, concise investment materials for the Investment Committee

  • Running due diligence and supporting deal execution

  • Working with portfolio companies on strategy and performance initiatives

About You

  • 2–4 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or transaction advisory

  • Strong technical skills — modelling, valuation, analysis

  • Commercial instincts and curiosity about how businesses grow and create value

  • Clear communication and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders

  • Drive, initiative, and a genuine appetite for deals

What's On Offer

This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants more than spreadsheets — a role where you’ll gain direct exposure to deals, boards, and portfolio strategy in the mid-market.