Summer 2026 Private Equity Associate -- Generalist / Riverside Value Fund

How to Apply: 

Click the 'Apply Now' button on the right hand side of your screen and write this email to the recruiter: 

"Hey [X], 

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 PE opportunities and a friend shared with me an opportunity pipelined by [X headhunter firm] for Riverside Company in LA. 

I'm interested! I attached my resume below for your consideration. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. 

Thank you, 

[X]"

Recruiter: Carter Pierce

Firm: Riverside Company

The Riverside Value Fund, launched in 2021, and is The Riverside Company’s control buyout strategy focusing on opportunistic transactions in the middle market. The strategy targets complex buyouts of middle market businesses in growth industries.

They closed their first fund ($350mm) in June 2023 at its target and have made 8 platform investments, numerous add-ons and recently completed a very successful first exit. The current fund has experienced strong early results and the team is now in the market fundraising for fund II. The founding team previously worked together at Aurora Capital in LA, and the broader team (10 investors total) hails from HIG, Oaktree, Apollo and Metalmark. 

About the Role:

• The firm is seeking an Associate to join in Summer 2026   
• Focus on complex situations
• Generalist
• Lean team
• Work in LA