Private Equity Associate

# Private Equity Associate Emerald Resource Groupassociate Private Equity Full-time

Location

Columbus, United States Date Posted June 13, 2026

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Get instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / associate jobs in Columbus, United States" are published.## About This RoleA well-established Columbus, Ohio-based private equity firm with over 25 years of track record and multiple successful funds is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join their investment team, placed through Emerald Resource Group.

The firm focuses on providing flexible capital to lower middle market companies without interfering with management post-close. The Associate role involves building financial models and investment return analyses, conducting industry and company research, assisting with due diligence and transaction execution, and preparing investment memorandums for the investment committee.

Additional responsibilities include working with the investment team on monitoring portfolio company performance, quarterly valuations, and add-on acquisitions, as well as supporting business development teams.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, commercial banking, private credit, business valuation, or transaction advisory, with strong financial modeling skills and solid accounting and finance fundamentals. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, offers competitive compensation and benefits, and provides meaningful growth opportunities from day one.

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