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Capital Dynamics

Associate, Private Equity Co-Investments

Capital Dynamics, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Associate, Private Equity Co-Investments Location:

New York

Rank:

Associate

About Capital Dynamics:

Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including private equity (primaries, secondaries, and co-investments) and clean energy.

Established in 1988, the firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement, and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 12 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Role Purpose:

We seek to hire an Associate to assist members of the US Private Equity Co-investments team in the analysis, due diligence, and monitoring of direct investments, as well as periodic valuation, reporting, and other functional areas as needed.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Participate in direct investment selection, fund portfolio management, and reporting.

Support US Co-Investment colleagues in managing the deal pipeline and screening inbound deal-flow to evaluate potential fit for the MMDVI portfolio.

Undertake due diligence on prospective investments, including financial statement analysis, sensitivity testing, development of investment cases, market assessments, reference calls, meetings with lead sponsors and management, and preparation of co-investment memoranda for investment committee review.

Present investment cases and underwriting scenarios to the co-investment and/or global investment committee.

Work with the primaries investment team to develop relationships with financial sponsors to help source investment opportunities.

Review transaction documentation; prepare closing certificates, valuation analyses, and periodic reports for fund investors.

Support fundraising efforts, including preparation of marketing documents and communication with investors.

Support the deployment of AI-enabled systems and tools for operational and valuation processes.

Attend lead sponsor AGMs, quarterly portfolio company board meetings, and other external events as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from a well-regarded institution with a strong GPA.

Three to five years of relevant experience in private equity (direct and/or co-investments, secondaries), investment banking (M&A, coverage, leveraged finance) or investment consulting.

Highly developed quantitative skills, strong financial modeling and writing skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work product.

Project management and presentation skills combined with multi‑tasking abilities.

Interest in understanding the legal framework and documentation typical of direct investments.

Sound investment judgment with awareness of risk, return, and exposure management.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

Additional information:

Office‑based role, working out of New York location, minimum 4 days per week.

Candidates must be able to travel to the New York office for interviews and technical assessment.

Right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship currently or in the near future.

First‑year total compensation: USD 200,000 – 250,000 (flexible depending on experience).

Diversity & Inclusion Capital Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a globally diverse workforce. We welcome and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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