Private Equity Engagement Lead
Hybrid · San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Private Equity Engagement Lead responsible for conducting AI diligence, managing sponsor and client relationships, and translating AI capabilities into actionable investment recommendations. Key responsibilities include executing AI diligence on target companies, synthesizing findings into business insights, coordinating with engagement teams, and driving value-creation initiatives and end-to-end diligence delivery. The role requires strong AI/ML literacy, the ability to evaluate data pipelines and infrastructure, exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, executive-level communication, and a commercial ownership mindset to link AI opportunities to value creation. Ideal candidates have 2-3+ years of professional experience with background in top-tier consulting, private equity, or AI technology firms; startup or high-growth operating experience is preferred, and candidates should be comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and contributing to complex diligence and technical evaluation processes.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3+ years of professional experience
- Experience contributing to complex diligence processes, strategic analysis, or technical evaluation processes
Desired Qualifications
- Background in top-tier consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG), private equity, and/or AI technology companies preferred
- Startup or high-growth operating experience preferred; comfort with ambiguity and moving fast
- Experience contributing to complex diligence processes, strategic analysis, or technical evaluation processes
- Executive-level communication; proven ability to influence senior sponsors, investors, and portfolio executives
- Commercial instinct and ownership mindset — capable of connecting AI opportunities directly to value creation
Additional Requirements
- Must be in SF or willing to relocate (hybrid 3 days/week in office)
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