Private Equity Investment Associate

About the role

Join a leading private equity firm in Dublin as an Investment Associate, working directly with Partners and Investment Directors. You will be involved in the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and execution to portfolio value creation, gaining exposure to senior management teams across a diverse set of businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Support acquisitions and exits throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Build and maintain detailed financial and valuation models.
• Coordinate financial, commercial, and legal due‑diligence workstreams with external advisers.
• Prepare investment committee materials and support decision‑making processes.
• Engage with portfolio company management to monitor performance and drive growth initiatives.
• Identify attractive sectors, themes, and investment opportunities through market intelligence.
• Develop relationships with lenders, advisers, and management teams.
• Contribute to strategic value‑creation initiatives across portfolio companies.

Required profile

• 3‑6 years of experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, transaction services, corporate finance, or private equity.
• Proven track record working on complex transactions and interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and valuation capabilities.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated career progression.
• Commercially minded with genuine interest in business value creation.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation analysis

What we offer

• Hands‑on responsibility from day one.
• Direct exposure to senior partners and portfolio companies.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with long‑term career prospects.