Associate (Graduate)

We're hiring recent university graduates to join our Associate cohort in New York, starting Summer 2027. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct exposure to Private Equity investors and industry-leading executives.

At Orbit, you'll be trusted with real responsibility from day one. You'll take ownership of your work and have a genuine impact on our clients' success. Promotion is based on merit, not tenure — tenacity and initiative are rewarded. If you want to grow quickly in a role that values insight over Excel, apply now.

About us

Orbit Partners is the leading global advisory firm connecting the best Industry Advisors with the best Private Equity investors for high-impact collaborations. We help our clients make better-informed investment decisions and build value-creation angles by connecting them with industry leaders who bring the relevant expertise.

Our international client base includes most tier-1 Private Equity firms, and we operate globally with offices in London, Paris and New York. We only ever partner with one fund per deal situation, focusing on a select group of the most impactful Advisors, who work in exclusivity with our clients to make a real difference.

The role

As an Associate, you'll be responsible for delivering game-changing Senior Advisors to our Private Equity clients. Your work directly impacts our clients' ability to compete on landmark private equity deals across key economic sectors.

Your day-to-day will focus on:

Research — quickly and thoroughly understanding industry ecosystems to identify and map the key companies and executives relevant to a deal.

Communication — sourcing, interviewing and securing experienced C-level executives and thought leaders as advisors to our clients.

Client management — presenting research findings to our PE clients and recommending the most relevant advisors for maximum impact on a given deal process.

About you

• A high-performance mindset, a desire to own your work, and a healthy dose of grit.

• Someone who thrives on constructive feedback, is coachable, and is driven to grow.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to excellence.

• Fluent in English, with the right to work in the US.

Prior (internship) experience in a commercial environment — such as consulting, executive search, recruitment, expert networks or sales — can help demonstrate your interest in the space, but it isn't essential.

What we offer in return

• Competitive compensation — base salary of $77,500, plus bonus (first full-year OTE $100,000–$110,000).

• Rapid career progression for strong performers — top Associates have been promoted to Senior Associate in as little as 9 months.

• Exceptional exposure — the opportunity to learn directly from leading industry executives and senior PE professionals.

• Meaningful impact on our clients and your team from day one.

• Training and development — a clear roadmap for success, including internal and external training, targeted personal development support, a mentor programme, and coaching-based management.

• Purpose and connection — team collaboration activities and regular, meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

• Access to incentives — immediate access to uncapped bonus based on individual contribution, plus team and company incentives after 3 months.

• Health and wellbeing — 18 paid days of holiday leave per year (increasing with tenure), competitive health, dental and vision insurance, plus access to a range of wellbeing benefits including funded gym memberships and online classes.

• Hybrid working and premium office space — hybrid working up to 2 days per week post-probation, plus access to a fully serviced office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

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