Weekday (YC W21)Private Equity Associate
This role is for one of our clients
Compensation: $100 - $200/hour-pay
Join a forward-thinking team at the intersection of private equity and artificial intelligence. As a Private Equity Associate supporting AI training initiatives, you will apply your investment and financial modeling expertise to help shape next-generation AI-driven solutions for financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional private equity and investment banking skill sets with innovative AI technologies in a collaborative, fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and refine financial models to support AI training programs, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
- Translate market research, investment memos, and due diligence findings into structured AI training datasets and learning modules.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to convert complex financial concepts into clear, actionable AI training inputs.
- Evaluate and improve AI-generated financial analyses, identifying gaps in reasoning, modeling assumptions, or valuation methodologies.
- Contribute strategic insights to enhance the performance and effectiveness of AI-powered private equity and investment tools.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in private equity and/or investment banking with a strong background in financial modeling.
- Demonstrated expertise in market research, due diligence, valuation, and investment analysis.
- Strong analytical capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with or training AI/ML systems in a financial context.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling best practices.
- Exposure to AI initiatives within private equity or investment banking environments.