Private Equity Associate, Investment Team - DC (onsite)
$200,000 - $250,000 / year
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Overview
Job Description
Join a high-growth Washington, D.C. private equity firm and gain real deal experience from day one.
Associate – Investment Team
Location/Type: Washington, D.C.
Role Snapshot
Associate on the Investment Team. Onsite in Washington, D.C. $200K–$250K total compensation. 2-year program with real promotion path.
You'll work directly with Partners and CEO's across sourcing, diligence, closing, and post-close value creation. You won't rotate off deals after signing. You'll stay attached.
What You'll Do
- Support 5–6 transactions per year
- Build LBO and operating models
- Draft investment memos and IC materials
- Prepare LOIs, term sheets, deal documents
- Execute diligence under tight timelines
- Attend board meetings and track KPIs
- Support add-on M&A and value creation
70% traditional deal work. 30% portfolio exposure.
Must-Haves
- 2–4+ years in consulting, IB, PE, or transaction advisory
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Heavy quantitative experience
- Advanced PowerPoint and writing skills
- High integrity and ownership mindset
- Willing to work onsite in D.C.
Nice to Have
- Private equity diligence exposure
- Experience in software, B2B services, healthcare
- Exposure to regulated or government-adjacent markets
Perks & Pay
- Pay: $200,000 – $250,000
- 2-year PE Associate program
- Clear promotion path to Senior Associate
- Direct access to Partners
- Board-level exposure early
Schedule & Setup
- In-person in Washington, D.C.
- Spring/Summer 2026 start (flexible)
- Rolling application review
Impact & Growth
You'll see the full lifecycle — thesis, LOI, diligence, close, board. You'll build judgment, not just slides. High performers grow internally. No mandatory MBA required.
You like pace and ownership. You start, finish, follow through.
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Apply Today to secure a $200K–$250K role with real deal exposure and a clear path to promotion.
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