Private Equity Associate

About the company

Superstep Capital is a growth-focused private equity firm that partners with exceptional digital services businesses. Established in 2022 by operators with experience building, scaling, buying, and exiting large digital companies, the firm aims to create leading digital services platforms within theme-based sub-sectors. Superstep maintains a presence in San Francisco, Austin, and New York.

Role overview

Superstep Capital is looking for an investment professional with 2 to 4 years of experience in investment banking and/or private equity to help evaluate M&A opportunities, research markets and companies, and construct detailed financial models. The position offers exposure to transaction execution and portfolio-related work in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial private equity environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed financial models to assess potential investments.
• Research industries, sub-sectors, and target companies.
• Support due diligence efforts by coordinating with third-party advisors and reviewing important documentation.
• Prepare investment decks, memos, and fundraising-related materials.
• Assist with deal execution, including valuation work, structuring, and negotiations.
• Analyze portfolio company performance and help prepare board materials with management teams.
• Track portfolio results and support financial reporting, analysis, and template creation.
• Contribute to investor relations activities such as quarterly valuations, reporting, and analysis.
• Take on firm-wide projects and other ad hoc tasks across deals, portfolio management, and operations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in investment banking and/or private equity, with direct exposure to M&A execution.
• Strong ability to build financial models, along with practical understanding of valuation and transaction structures.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams, external stakeholders, and portfolio company leadership.
• Genuine interest in technology and/or professional services markets, plus the curiosity to develop deep domain knowledge.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and comfort working in a lean setting, handling varied responsibilities, and moving ahead with limited direction.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from senior investment professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; an MBA is not required.
• The role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid in-office setup.
• Candidate should be open to occasional travel.

Additional information

This is a full-time position offering early responsibility, broad exposure to the investment process, and the chance to help build a growing firm alongside a long-term oriented team.