Private Equity Associate | Sydney A leading mid-market private equity firm with an exceptional track record The firm

Our client is an established Australasian mid-market private equity manager that has consistently delivered top-tier returns for its investors. They invest across a diverse range of sectors and take a distinctive approach to finding and building businesses, which is a big part of what sets their team and their results apart.

The team is collaborative and close-knit, and is built on trust and open communication. There are no silos, and good judgement is rewarded with autonomy.

The role

This Associate role sits within a small deal team and covers the full investment cycle, working directly with the Partners:

- Investment ideas and origination: Research and analyse markets and sectors, identify and assess potential targets, and help shape how opportunities are pursued.
- Transaction execution: Take co-responsibility for financial and market due diligence, manage advisers and workstreams, build and own the financial model, support debt financing and deal structuring, and prepare the papers that drive the team's go/no-go decisions.
- Completion: Take ownership of completion mechanics, including funds flow and step plans.
- Portfolio support:



Work alongside management teams on performance improvement and growth initiatives, and support bolt-on acquisitions and exit processes.
- Fund reporting: Play a lead role in quarterly investor reporting and support Fund board materials.

Why this role

- Early responsibility and exposure to senior decision-makers
- Breadth across origination, execution, and portfolio work
- Day-to-day access to experienced Partners
- A growing team, with the chance to develop as an investor
- A collaborative, inclusive team where people are trusted and communication is open.

About you We're looking for someone who is:

- Intellectually curious, with a structured mind and comfort with ambiguity
- Strong emotional intelligence and highly communicative, with a humble, collaborative approach
- A strong academic record and typically 2-4 years' experience in top tier investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting
- Robust analytical and financial modelling skills, and sound commercial judgement
- Sydney-based, or willing to relocate

To apply Apply below or reach out to me directly at [email protected]

📌 Investment Associate (Sydney)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 Sydney