About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Private Equity Associate – Consumer & Leisure (France/Europe)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20–25 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Build a working financial model of an assigned consumer / leisure transaction from a synthetic deal document pack.
- Deliver an editable Excel workbook with live formulas, source references, and stated assumptions.
- Peer-review two anonymized models from other contractors against a fixed set of criteria. Provide a short written rationale for each and a completed review scorecard.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality in model outputs.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2–4 years total experience: ~2 years investment banking (Consumer / Retail or generalist M&A — ideally Paris, London, or elsewhere in Europe) followed by 1–2 years in mid-market or large-cap private equity.
- Currently or recently an Associate at a mid-market or large-cap PE fund with a consumer / leisure / multi-site services focus (fitness clubs, owned vs. franchise, multi-site roll-ups); a Paris office or French deal experience is preferred.
- Able to build a financial model from source documents, without a template.
- English-speaking
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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PE Associate - Fully Remote employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
