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Associate, Strategic Initiatives

United States, Greenwich · Job Posted February 05, 2026
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Our client, a middle-market private equity firm, is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Associate to be a key contributor to a small, high-impact team that supports the firm’s executive leadership. This individual will work closely with the executive team, functional leaders and investment partners to ensure alignment across the broader firm.

Job Responsibility

  • Be a key contributor to a small, high-impact team that supports the firm’s executive leadership
  • Work closely with the executive team, functional leaders and investment partners to ensure alignment across the broader firm

Requirements

  • Two to four years of experience with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or investment bank
  • Strong track record of performance
  • Exposure to private equity or asset management, CDD, M&A, growth strategy, project management, investment banking and related areas
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