Private Equity Associate – Consumer & Leisure

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

📋 Description

• Create a functional financial model for a designated consumer/leisure transaction derived from a synthetic deal document package.

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

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

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

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

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

• Collaborate on projects aimed at training and improving AI systems.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• 1–2 years of involvement 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.

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

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

• Capable of constructing a financial model directly from source documents without relying on a template.

• Proficient in English.

• Must possess the ability to operate as an independent contractor.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position that allows for flexible scheduling.

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

• Project durations may be extended, shortened, or concluded early, depending on requirements and performance.

• Competitive compensation offered.

• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in the field.

• 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, subject to referral limits.