Private Equity Associate | Consumer Investing | $100K–$125K
Company: Purple Cow Recruiting
Role summary
Private Equity Associate | Consumer Investing | $100K–$125K is a full-time role at Purple Cow Recruiting in San Francisco, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Salary: USD 100,000–125,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Private Equity Associate | Consumer Investing | $100K–$125K
- Company
- Purple Cow Recruiting
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 100,000–125,000 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-06
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established investment firm in San Francisco, specializing in consumer businesses. You'll have the chance to grow your career in private equity with a competitive salary of $100K-$125K.
Job description
Description
Private Equity Associate | Consumer Investing | $100K–$125K
San Francisco, CA | Full-Time | On-Site
Yanny Almanzar
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 929-523-6975
Email: Yanny@heartlinestaffing.com
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975 .
Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Private Equity Associate for an established investment firm in San Francisco focused on consumer businesses. This is an on-site opportunity for a transaction-oriented professional with strong investment banking experience who wants to work closely with senior investors across new investments, transaction execution, and portfolio-company support.
The team invests across consumer products, brands, and related services and partners with management teams to support business growth.
COMPENSATION
• $100,000–$125,000 annual base salary
POSITION OVERVIEW
• Build financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios.
• Evaluate consumer trends, competitive positioning, brand strength, and growth opportunities.
• Support due diligence by reviewing company financials and coordinating with management teams and external advisers.
• Prepare investment committee materials and recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio-company performance.
• Support strategic initiatives across portfolio companies.
• Work closely with senior investors throughout the investment process.
Requirements
Requirements
• 2+ years of investment banking experience REQUIRED
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills REQUIRED
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate investment opportunities REQUIRED
• Ability to assess consumer businesses, including market trends, competitive positioning, brand strength, and growth opportunities REQUIRED
• Strong written and verbal communication skills REQUIRED
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a lean investment team REQUIRED
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in San Francisco, CA REQUIRED
Preferred
• Private equity or other transaction-focused experience in addition to investment banking
• Demonstrated interest in consumer investing
• Experience evaluating consumer products, brands, or related services
Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975 .
Apply for Private Equity Associate | Consumer Investing | $100K–$125K at Purple Cow Recruiting