What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Co-Investments position at Knack Group?
A global private markets investment platform is seeking a VP-level investment professional to support direct private equity co-investment activity within an evergreen investment vehicle designed for wealth and institutional investors.
This role sits close to deal evaluation and portfolio construction and offers exposure to sponsor-led opportunities across a diversified private equity strategy.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate direct private equity co-investment opportunities alongside senior investment professionals
- Prepare investment memoranda and underwriting materials
- Monitor portfolio exposures, performance, and liquidity considerations
- Conduct company and sector diligence across sponsor-led transactions
- Partner with internal stakeholders across product, distribution, compliance, and investor coverage teams
- Support investor communications and fundraising materials related to the strategy
- Track market activity, sponsor pipelines, and competitive positioning across private markets
Qualifications
- Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking (M&A or Sponsors), transaction advisory, or private markets investing platforms
- Strong financial modeling and investment memo writing experience
- Experience evaluating operating businesses across sectors
- Comfort working in a collaborative environment with both investment and investor-facing teams
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Interest in portfolio construction within a scaled private markets platform
Additional Details
- Hybrid schedule (4 days in office)
- New York
- Competitive base, bonus, and long-term incentive structure
This position offers exposure to sponsor-led transactions, portfolio strategy, and investor engagement within a growing evergreen private markets platform. Candidates looking to broaden their investment experience beyond a traditional execution-only role tend to find the mandate especially compelling.
Salary : $170,000 - $210,000