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Private Equity Associate

Gain hands-on private equity experience at Dark Alpha Capital: build financial models, conduct valuations, prepare investment materials, and support full deal lifecycle in a dynamic independent sponsor environment.

Position: Private Equity Associate Location: Remote (U.S. preferred; Eastern time zone alignment ideal) Firm: Dark Alpha Capital LLC

Dark Alpha Capital LLC is a nimble independent sponsor private equity platform dedicated to sourcing, acquiring, operating, and scaling cash-generating lower-middle-market companies across the United States. We partner with a broad network of debt providers, equity investors (including family offices, HNWI, and institutions), founders, and operating executives to deliver high-value, disciplined investment opportunities. Our approach emphasizes rigorous underwriting, proprietary sourcing, operational enhancements, and long-term value creation without the constraints of a traditional committed fund.

Position Summary We are seeking a motivated Private Equity Associate to support the investment team across the full deal lifecycle. This role offers hands-on exposure to private equity in an entrepreneurial, high-accountability setting — ideal for analytically strong candidates eager to contribute to sourcing, evaluation, execution, and portfolio oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Financial Modeling Build and maintain sophisticated financial models, including LBO models, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis (Comps/CCA), and Precedent Transactions Analysis. Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, dynamic charts, scenario/sensitivity analysis, macros/VBA a plus).
  2. Valuation Techniques Perform in-depth valuation analyses using DCF, market multiples, precedent transactions, and other core methods to support investment decisions and memo preparation.
  3. Presentation & Documentation Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations for investment committee materials, teasers, CIMs, and investor updates. Prepare clear, professional written deliverables including investment memos, diligence reports, management summaries, and client/investor communications using Microsoft Word.
  4. Additional Support Assist with deal sourcing screening, due diligence coordination, portfolio monitoring, and ad-hoc analytical projects. Collaborate closely with senior team members, operating partners, and external advisors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong academic record (GPA 3.5+/4.0 preferred; flexibility for exceptional candidates).
  • Relevant coursework or knowledge in financial modeling, corporate finance, M&A, valuation, accounting, or econometrics highly beneficial.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong PowerPoint and Word skills.
  • Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
  • Prior internships in finance, PE/VC, investment banking, consulting, or corporate development a plus but not required.

Compensation

  • Success-fee-based structure (no base salary or guaranteed minimum).
  • Performance incentives tied to attributable deal milestones (e.g., signed debt/equity commitments or closed transactions).
  • Flexible remote work, professional development support, and significant career growth potential for high performers.

This role provides broad exposure to private equity deal-making in a lean, entrepreneurial independent sponsor model with direct impact on transaction success.

If you're analytically driven and passionate about private equity value creation, apply by sending your resume, transcript (if recent grad/student), and brief note highlighting your modeling/excel experience to: careers@darkalphacapital.com (or via our careers portal at www.darkalphacapital.com if available).

Dark Alpha Capital LLC is an equal opportunity employer and operates as an independent sponsor (not a registered broker-dealer; we do not solicit securities or provide investment advice).