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 featuring live formulas, source references, and articulated assumptions.

• Conduct peer reviews on two anonymized models from fellow contractors based on established criteria.

• Offer a concise written justification for each peer review conducted.

• Complete a review scorecard as part of the evaluation process.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of overall experience in relevant fields.

• 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 private equity fund.

• Preference for a focus on consumer, leisure, or multi-site services, including fitness clubs, ownership vs. franchise considerations, or multi-site roll-ups.

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

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

• Proficient in English.

• Must have independent contractor status.

• Available to work within the specified project timeframe of approximately 20–25 hours over 1.5–2 weeks.

• H1-B or STEM OPT candidates are not eligible for support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position allowing for flexible scheduling.

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

• Competitive compensation package.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Opportunity to collaborate with top researchers and contribute to the development of next-generation AI systems.

• Up to $560 for each successful referral made through the referral program.