About the role

Remuneration: $150K - $200K USD.

Note: Only applications with Covering Letters specifically catered to this role will be considered.

QPE is seeking an exceptional professional to join the San Francisco office as a Private Equity Associate. As part of a lean team of investment professionals, the Associate will be involved in all aspects of Private Equity (“PE”) and Venture Capital (“VC”) investing, with a primary focus on North American opportunities.

This position offers a multi-faceted and high-responsibility role across both fund and direct / co-investment opportunities. The Associate will report directly to the QPE Partner responsible for all North American VC & PE activity.

Based in our San Francisco office, reporting directly to the QPE Partner responsible for North American VC & PE activities, you will engage in a diverse range of tasks essential to the success of our investment strategies.

Specifically, the individual will be responsible for: 

• Evaluating investment opportunities both for funds and directly into companies, managing investment processes and timelines, and performing quantitative analysis / commercial due diligence.
• Drafting investment committee materials, such as the initial underwriting memos for various investment opportunities and contributing to the final recommendation. 
• Assisting with market coverage for the North American VC & PE landscape and research aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of target segments and sectors.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the investment portfolio, tracking key metrics and identifying any issues or opportunities for value creation.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed and accurate client reports, providing insights into portfolio performance and responding to client inquiries.
• Proactively develop and nurture relationships with private equity managers, intermediaries, and peer investors, leveraging these connections to source high-quality investment opportunities.

About You

We seek an individual who is a team-orientated, self-starter, with the ability to work collaboratively across different offices and with diverse teams. You will also possess the following: 

• Demonstrated post-graduate experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or management consulting.
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to analyze businesses and form and articulate a perspective.
• Professional presence and clear communicator able to build relationships and interact effectively with internal and external parties. 
• Highly analytical with strong financial modelling experience. 
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with an ability to manage an investment process across multiple stakeholders from start to finish. 
• Ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive investment memos and reports.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate investment ideas and findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.

As one of Australia’s leading institutional investment managers with more than A$100billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.   

At QIC, we believe in shared value — where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and communities. If we invest well, we will all do better together. 

Life at QIC:

We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.

Other reasons to join us:

• Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged – certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• Recharge leave – additional 3 days leave per year
• Annual fitness/home office reimbursement
• Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
• 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Financial study assistance and study leave
• Community leave for supporting the causes you love
• Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth

At QIC, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of your accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team on 07 3360 3800