Private Equity Associate

PNC

. Screen potential private equity investment opportunities across various industry sectors and geographies .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and modeling, with a strong ability to evaluate investment opportunities and communicate findings effectively. Proven experience in private equity, investment banking, or M&A, with a focus on due diligence and post-acquisition performance monitoring.

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Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingInvestment Due DiligencePrivate Equity ExperienceM&A Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingInvestment EvaluationRisk AssessmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Private EquityInvestment BankingM&ADue DiligenceFinancial Performance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Screen potential private equity investment opportunities across various industry sectors and geographies
Perform due diligence, including industry and company research on prospective investments
Prepare in-depth financial models and analyses, including historical and projected financial results and evaluation of assumptions and risk factors
Assist with preparation of screening and investment committee materials
Support senior investment professionals in negotiating and developing legal documentation for prospective investments
Monitor post-acquisition financial and operating performance of investments
Work closely with the firm's other investment professionals to source, underwrite, close, and monitor junior capital investments
Take on additional responsibility as demonstrated over time
Execute tactical work within the team or business unit, manage assignments and workflow independently, and provide daily deliverables, outputs, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Accounting
Minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience in investment banking, private equity, or other M&A experience
Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling
Skill in analyzing investment opportunities, including thorough evaluation of all aspects of a company’s business plan
Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly and concisely in writing, oral presentations, and informal discussions
Ability to interact effectively with senior managers of financial sponsors and target companies
University/college degree and 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience typically required at this level; comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
No required certifications or licenses
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension and stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service