PE Senior Associate

3 days ago

South Africa Somewhere Full time
Senior Associate

Timezone: EST

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm

We are an independent private equity platform investing alongside independent sponsors in lower middle market companies. We are expanding our team with a highly capable Senior Associate who will play a central role across deals, operations, and investor relations. This is an opportunity to join a fast-scaling, entrepreneurial platform with a clear path to greater responsibility and leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deal Execution & Diligence
    • Support due diligence on active transactions (financial, commercial, operational).
    • Build and refine financial models, market analyses, and investment memos.
    • Screen new deal opportunities and vet independent sponsors.
  • Investor Relations & Communications
    • Prepare investor presentations, webinars, and thought-leadership materials.
    • Draft clear, professional updates for LPs.
    • Assist with fundraising and relationship management.
  • Operations & Marketing
    • Help manage Minds Capital's operations and workflows.
    • Contribute to the Minds Capital Podcast (scheduling, prep, collateral).
    • Support digital marketing initiatives, including LinkedIn and other channels.
  • Process Improvement & Data
    • Analyze CRM and pipeline data to improve sourcing and decision-making.
    • Develop and refine processes across diligence, reporting, and marketing.
    • Apply technical skills (Excel, SQL, Python, or light coding) to automate or optimize workflows.
  • Leadership & Initiative
    • Manage projects across multiple stakeholders.
    • Identify gaps in how we operate and propose/implement solutions.
    • Represent Minds Capital professionally with independent sponsors, LPs, and advisors.
Qualifications
  • 3–5 years in professional services (management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or equivalent).
  • Strong analytical toolkit: financial modeling, market research, data analysis.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Mature interpersonal capabilities; confident with senior executives and investors.
  • Tech-savvy; comfortable experimenting with code, automation, and digital tools.
  • High initiative and entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in lean environments.
What We Offer
  • The chance to join a high-growth private equity platform at an inflection point.
  • Exposure to live deal flow, capital raising, and portfolio operations.
  • Work directly with founding partners on strategy, execution, and brand-building.
  • Remote flexibility with preference for candidates based in South Africa.
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based upside and potential for long-term growth into VP/Principal roles.

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