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Private Equity Associate Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Blacklock Group
Title: Private Equity Associate
Company: Blacklock Group
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Blacklock Group is partnering with a leading private equity firm focused on investing in the TMT, Consumer, Sports and Media sector to identify an Associate for its investment team.
The firm partners with management teams to build market-leading businesses, leveraging deep industry expertise, operational experience, and disciplined investment execution. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and portfolio company executives.
This role offers significant responsibility and involvement across the full investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain complex financial models (LBO, operating models, M&A analysis)
- Conduct industry research and competitive analysis
- Lead key due diligence workstreams and manage third-party advisors
- Prepare investment memoranda and Investment Committee materials
- Support transaction structuring and closing
Portfolio Management
- Monitor portfolio company performance and KPIs
- Assist with strategic and operational value-creation initiatives
- Support add-on acquisitions and exit processes
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience
- Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities
- Interest in media, communications, or digital business models
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
