Private Equity Associate – Consumer & Leisure

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

📋 Description

• Develop a functional financial model for a designated consumer/leisure transaction using a synthetic deal document package.

• Provide an editable Excel workbook that includes live formulas, source references, and specified assumptions.

• Conduct peer reviews of two anonymized models created by other contractors based on established criteria.

• Offer a brief written explanation for each peer review conducted.

• Complete a review scorecard.

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

• Engage in projects that support the training and improvement of AI systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of overall experience.

• Around 2 years of investment banking experience in Consumer/Retail or generalist M&A.

• 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.

• Preference for candidates with a focus on consumer, leisure, or multi-site services.

• Experience in the Paris office or with French deals is preferred.

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

• Proficiency in English.

• Must reside in one of the following countries: Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, or the Netherlands.

• Status as an independent contractor.

• H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible for consideration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position that allows for flexible scheduling.

• Receive weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services provided.

• Competitive compensation.

• Collaborate with leading researchers in the field.

• Contribute to the development of the next generation of AI systems.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Opportunity to earn up to $560 for successful referrals (referral limits apply).