Associate, Capital Markets
General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global growth investor with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 500 growth companies throughout its history. Established in 1980 to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and deliver lasting impact, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with great entrepreneurs and management teams to scale innovative businesses around the world. General Atlantic has approximately $83 billion in assets under management inclusive of all products as of December 31, 2023, and more than 280 investment professionals based in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Miami, Mumbai, Munich, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford and Tel Aviv.
Position Summary
General Atlantic is seeking an Associate in our New York office to join the Capital Markets team. In this role they will assist with debt and equity capital markets activities across current portfolio companies and new investments as well as help manage overall banking and lending relationships. This role is a two-year program (with ability to extend to a third year, depending on performance and business need) and starts in August/September 2024.
ResponsibilitiesÂ
- Analyzing existing and prospective portfolio companies to develop capital structure recommendations
- Evaluating banks and financing sources for transactions, assisting with outreach and negotiating debt commitment papers and credit agreements
- Managing the financing diligence process alongside investment teams
- Assisting with portfolio company public market readiness and IPO execution
- Monitoring public portfolio companies and evaluating various liquidity strategies
- Preparing market analysis and updates for portfolio companies and internal committees
- Tracking banking and lender relationships
- Assisting with portfolio company hedging and FX requirements
QualificationsÂ
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2 to 3 years of experience in capital markets, with a strong preference for a leveraged finance background
- Interest in global capital markets and a diverse capital markets experience a must – equity, debt, FX, multiple geographies
- A self-starter with a record of academic success
- A high level of professional maturity and a solid work ethic
- An ability to contribute to a small team and highly demanding work environment
- Organized; strong attention to detail
General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $140,000-170,000 USD of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organization’s success.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
