About Qualitas Funds:

Qualitas Funds was founded in 2015 as a European private equity program focused on the lower mid-market segment. Today, the firm manages more than €1.4BN assets under management and has more than 1,600 LPs in its investor base. Qualitas Funds is part of Ridgepost Capital (NYSE:RPC), a leading, specialized multi-asset class private markets solutions provider with over $40BN in AUM offering a comprehensive suite of niche-oriented strategies.

About the role:

The Investment Associate supports the evaluation, execution, and monitoring of private equity investments, with a focus on secondaries and NAV financing transactions. The Investment Associate will participate directly in underwriting, transaction execution, portfolio discussions and investment decision-making across a range of strategies, including fund investments and co-investments. The individual will work closely with Investment Directors and Partners in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to both deal execution and broader strategic initiatives. This is a high-impact role with increasing responsibility and ownership over time within a growing, entrepreneurial platform. Given the entrepreneurial nature of the platform, the role extends beyond traditional deal execution and includes involvement in reporting, fundraising support, strategic initiatives, and broader firm-building efforts

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate investment opportunities across secondaries, NAV financing, fund investments, and co-investments
• Build and maintain financial models; perform valuation analyses (DCF, comparables, LBO)
• Conduct due diligence, including market, sector, and manager research
• Prepare investment memos, committee materials, and internal analyses
• Present findings and recommendations in investment and portfolio discussions
• Manage relationships with GPs, advisors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders
• Monitor portfolio performance and support reporting and review processes
• Assist with fundraising efforts, investor materials, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to firm-wide projects in a lean environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, private credit, or other relevant field. Direct experience in private equity secondaries, NAV financing or complex private market transactions strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements, investment structures, and transaction dynamics
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities, with senior level parties
• Self-starting attitude and entrepreneurial spirit balanced with a commitment to teamwork
• Proactive in following up on details, anticipating issues, and closing loops on all requests
• Resourceful and able to handle multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be fluent in English and fluent in Spanish or Portuguese
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills