Private Equity Associate, Fall 2025 --Generalist / SK Partners
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I hope all is well. By way of introduction, my name is [X], a current [X] year analyst on the [X Firm, X Group] team. I'm interested in Middle Market PE opportunities and a friend shared with me an opportunity pipelined by [X headhunter firm] for SK Partners in NYC.
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Recruiter: Ratio Advisors
Firm: SK Partners
SK Capital Partners is a New York City based, $9bn AUM private equity firm focused primarily on control buyouts across the specialty materials, food ingredients, life sciences and industrial tech sectors. Leveraging deep sector knowledge and expertise, the firm has generated top quartile returns since its founding in 2007. SK Capital invests across its target sectors from two different funds: SK Flagship and SK Catalyst. The SK Catalyst Fund is investing in middle market companies across their target sectors. SK Catalyst was launched in 2019 with a $415M first time fund. They are currently investing out of Fund II, which was successfully closed in 2023 at $800M. They plan to begin fund-raising for fund III in 2026 and are targeting $1.25B+. Below are a few highlights of the firm and opportunity:
- Fund sizes have consistently doubled in the past 5 years, driven by top performance and robust deal flow
- Strong track record of proprietary deals where SK has high conviction and a differentiated angle through their network, resources, and expertise in their focus sectors
- Dedicated operating resources supporting both the Flagship and Catalyst teams
- Sustainability is core to SK’s investment approach; firm leverages technology and sustainability-driven advantages to accelerate growth
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive work environment where associates have direct access to senior leaders due to lean deal teams.
- Apprenticeship model; strong focus on mentorship and development, opportunity for upward mobility and career track role for strong performers
About the Role:
- The firm is seeking an Associate to join in Fall 2025
- Focus on consumer / industrials
- Strong performing fund, great growth. Strong focus on mentorship
- Work in NYC