Associate Analyst – Centralized Private Equity Team, Baltimore or San Francisco

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. 

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.  

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. 

Role Summary

• As an active investor in late-stage private companies for over 15 years, with over US$23B invested over the years, 160+ exits and an active portfolio of 120 companies including Waymo, Canva, Databricks, Anduril, SpaceX, Bytedance, Stripe, T. Rowe Price’s Centralized Private Equity Team is recruiting for an associate that will be dedicated to late stage venture and private equity investing activities across all sectors
• Competitive compensation with significant upside potential for high performers 
• Exceptional performers have the potential to be promoted to Equity Research Analyst 
• This role is open to applicants based in either Baltimore or San Francisco

Responsibilities

• Diverse responsibilities including collaboration with portfolio managers, company review and analysis, forecasting and returns analysis, customer diligence calls, investment memo drafting and company/industry related research projects 
• Opportunity to interact with private and public company C-suite executives, both in our offices and in the field; will also engage with other investors within the private investing space, including venture capital and private equity firms
• Daily opportunity to learn directly from our senior investment professionals, providing fundamental equity research support while learning the necessary skills to become a successful growth investor 

Qualifications 

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with a strong academic record AND 
• 2+ years relevant equity research experience

Preferred:

• Preference for private company exposure and/or TMT or M&A investment banking experience, with strong financial modelling skills
• Strong academic background and intellectual curiosity 
• Highly motivated, confident self-starter, with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a performance-driven environment and possess excellent attention to detail
• A demonstrated interest and passion for venture and growth equity investing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills including previous experience building three-statement models, DCF, returns and comps analysis  
• Demonstrated ability to derive meaningful insights from in-depth research and analysis

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

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