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Private Equity Senior Summer Associate

Initio Capital
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
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

πŸ‘‰ Apply at https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

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