Associate, Private Equity

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Insignia Financial Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Drive global private equity co-investment and fund investment analysis through strong commercial acumen, deep-dive financial modelling, market assessments, and due diligence.
  • Work alongside top quartile private equity managers in MLC's strong performing private equity program, investing globally on behalf of superannuation, institutional, wholesale and retail clients.
  • Join a high-performing team with offices in Sydney and New York in a permanent, full-time role based in Sydney.

The opportunity to join our team

As an Associate at MLC Asset Management, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality investment insights and analysis for global private equity and venture capital opportunities. You will conduct rigorous commercial assessments and financial and market research, prepare detailed investment materials and support the end-to-end deal process. Working closely with senior professionals, you will help ensure our clients have access to tailored exposure to PE & VC markets. This is a chance to contribute to a dynamic, high-performing team managing over $6 billion in global assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modelling/analysis on private equity investment opportunities across stages, industries and geographies
  • Interpret financial analyses prepared by target PE & VC funds, including investment track records; prepare valuation analyses on private companies
  • Conduct market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify and assess investment opportunities
  • Work with PE & VC fund managers, company management teams, investment bankers and internal stakeholders to perform due diligence
  • Prepare and present due diligence materials and investment committee memos
  • Construct well-founded opinions on investment opportunities and communicate them effectively in team settings, including investment committee meeting
  • Support negotiation, coordination and structuring of deals, as well as post-close monitoring of investments
  • Assist with investor reporting, marketing and fundraising efforts in collaboration with senior professionals
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, risk and internal governance requirements

What you will bring:

  • Proven experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, M&A, corporate development, consulting, or equity research
  • Proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong quantitative, analytical and valuation expertise for evaluating PE & VC investment opportunities
  • Demonstrated commercial awareness and sound investment judgment
  • Self-starter with the ability to think creatively, problem-solve and conduct independent research
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work under time pressure
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude with a desire to work across diverse projects


To Apply

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Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.

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