Permanent
PE Senior Associate / Manager
Remote, South Africa
remote
Closing date not listed
About this role
Senior Associate
Timezone: EST
Working Hours: 8am - 5pm
We are an independent private equity platform investing alongside independent sponsors in lower middle market companies. We are expanding our team with a highly capable Senior Associate who will play a central role across deals, operations, and investor relations. This is an opportunity to join a fast-scaling, entrepreneurial platform with a clear path to greater responsibility and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Deal Execution & Diligence
+ Support due diligence on active transactions (financial, commercial, operational).
+ Build and refine financial models, market analyses, and investment memos.
+ Screen new deal opportunities and vet independent sponsors.
* Investor Relations & Communications
+ Prepare investor presentations, webinars, and thought-leadership materials.
+ Draft clear, professional updates for LPs.
+ Assist with fundraising and relationship management.
* Operations & Marketing
+ Help manage Minds Capital’s operations and workflows.
+ Contribute to the Minds Capital Podcast (scheduling, prep, collateral).
+ Support digital marketing initiatives, including LinkedIn and other channels.
* Process Improvement & Data
+ Analyze CRM and pipeline data to improve sourcing and decision-making.
+ Develop and refine processes across diligence, reporting, and marketing.
+ Apply technical skills (Excel, SQL, Python, or light coding) to automate or optimize workflows.
* Leadership & Initiative
+ Manage projects across multiple stakeholders.
+ Identify gaps in how we operate and propose/implement solutions.
+ Represent Minds Capital professionally with independent sponsors, LPs, and advisors.
Qualifications
* 3–5 years in professional services (management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or equivalent).
* Strong analytical toolkit: financial modeling, market research, data analysis.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Mature interpersonal capabilities; confident with senior executives and investors.
* Tech-savvy; comfortable experimenting with code, automation, and digital tools.
* High initiative and entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in lean environments.
What We Offer
* The chance to join a high-growth private equity platform at an inflection point.
* Exposure to live deal flow, capital raising, and portfolio operations.
* Work directly with founding partners on strategy, execution, and brand-building.
* Remote flexibility with preference for candidates based in South Africa.
* Competitive compensation with performance-based upside and potential for long-term growth into VP/Principal roles.