Private Equity Strategy Associate
Career Launch AI
Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
This is a representative Private Equity Strategy Associate opportunity from the Career Launch AI members-only job board, showcasing the type of post-investment, value-creation, and strategy-focused PE roles we help candidates access.
Unlike traditional deal-only PE roles, Strategy Associates sit at the intersection of investing, operations, and growth — working directly with portfolio company leadership and fund partners to drive real value.
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A leading middle-market or upper-middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Strategy Associate to support portfolio company value creation , strategic initiatives, and investment theses post-close.
You will work closely with PE partners, operating partners, and portfolio company executives on growth strategy, pricing, go-to-market, and operational improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do Day-to-DayPortfolio Strategy & Value CreationPartner with portfolio company management to identify growth and efficiency opportunities.
Support initiatives across pricing, GTM strategy, product expansion, and cost optimization.
Help define KPIs, dashboards, and operating cadences.
Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation.
Build strategic business cases for new initiatives and investments.
Evaluate build vs. buy vs. partner decisions.
Coordinate with operating partners, consultants, and internal PE teams.
Track initiative progress and impact on EBITDA and cash flow.
Support board-level presentations and updates.
Assist with commercial diligence on new deals.
Validate growth assumptions and synergy models.
Support integration planning for add-on acquisitions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus).
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
2–5 years in private equity, management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or value creation roles.
Experience working with or within PE-backed companies preferred.
Strategically minded but execution-oriented.
Comfortable working with senior executives.
Curious, proactive, and impact-driven.
Private equity strategy roles are rarely posted publicly. Hiring happens through:
Partner referrals
Operating partner networks
Off-cycle searches
Career Launch AI provides:
Direct Partner & Operating Partner Outreach
Strategy Case & Portfolio Interview Prep
Role-Specific Positioning & Narrative Development
End-to-End Support Through Offer
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