Private Equity Associate – Consumer & Leisure

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

📋 Description

• Construct a functional financial model based on an assigned consumer/leisure transaction derived from a synthetic deal document package.

• Deliver an editable Excel workbook featuring live formulas, source references, and clearly stated assumptions.

• Conduct peer reviews of two anonymized models from other contractors based on a defined set of criteria.

• Provide a concise written explanation for each peer review and complete a review scorecard.

• Complete approximately 20–25 hours of work over a timeframe of 1.5–2 weeks.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of total professional experience.

• Approximately 2 years of investment banking experience in Consumer/Retail or generalist M&A, preferably in Paris, London, or elsewhere in Europe.

• 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 focused on consumer/leisure/multi-site services.

• Experience in the consumer/leisure/multi-site services sector, including fitness clubs, owned vs. franchise models, or multi-site roll-ups.

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

• Capability to develop a financial model from source documents without relying on a template.

• Proficiency in English.

• Ability to operate as an independent contractor.

• Must not require H1-B or STEM OPT support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position that allows for flexible scheduling.

• Weekly payments processed via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers.

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

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.