Private Equity Associate – Consumer & Leisure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Develop a comprehensive financial model based on an assigned consumer/leisure transaction derived from a synthetic deal document pack.

• Produce an editable Excel workbook that includes live formulas, source references, and clearly stated assumptions.

• Conduct peer reviews of two anonymized models created by other contractors, adhering to established fixed criteria.

• Provide a concise written rationale for each peer review along with completing a review scorecard.

• Dedicate approximately 20–25 hours of work over a period of 1.5 to 2 weeks.

• Engage in projects aimed at training and improving AI systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of overall experience.

• Around 2 years of investment banking experience in Consumer/Retail or generalist M&A, preferably in Paris, London, or other European locations.

• 1–2 years of experience in mid-market or large-cap private equity.

• Currently or recently serving as an Associate at a mid-market or large-cap PE fund.

• Focus on consumer, leisure, or multi-site services, including fitness clubs, owned versus franchise operations, or multi-site roll-ups.

• Preference for candidates with Paris office or French deal experience.

• Ability to construct a financial model from source documents without relying on a template.

• Proficiency in English.

• Status as an independent contractor.

• Unable to accommodate H1-B or STEM OPT candidates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position that allows for completion on your own schedule.

• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services provided.

• Flexibility for projects to be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on needs and performance.

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers.

• Chance to contribute to the development of the next generation of AI systems.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Referral bonuses of up to $560 for each successful referral.