Associate, Growth Acceleration

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm with over 45 years of experience providing capital and strategic support to visionary founders and companies. The firm manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management and supports a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Infrastructure, and Strategic Solutions across 20 countries.

About the role

The Associate will join the Growth Acceleration team in New York, driving execution across high-priority diligence and portfolio value creation projects within General Atlantic’s global portfolio. This role focuses on key practice areas such as go-to-market, pricing, operational efficiency, and AI/data science.

The Growth Acceleration team functions as an in-house management consulting group, partnering with investment teams during diligence and collaborating with portfolio companies to achieve top value creation priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research activities and analysis (e.g., calls with industry experts, surveys of consumers and key decision makers) to understand key market trends and competitive dynamics.
• Own workstream design and day-to-day execution, including work-planning, quality control, and coordinating contributions of analysts.
• Review market research reports, alternative data, and company information to evaluate market landscape and competitive positioning.
• Perform analysis of internal and external data sources to build market models and develop rigorous views on key market sizing thresholds (e.g., TAM, SAM, vended market).
• Synthesize findings across disparate workstreams to deliver proprietary market perspective materials.
• Collaborate with in-house subject matter experts on go-to-market, operational efficiency, pricing, and AI/data science topics to shape and execute high-priority initiatives alongside portfolio company leaders.
• Package materials into executive-level presentations for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., senior investors, C-level management, founders).
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for GA investment teams and portfolio company leadership on assigned workstreams.
• Build subject matter expertise across a broad range of industries and business models within GA’s global portfolio.
• Support analysis of macro-level themes across GA's core sectors and geographies.
• Contribute to the development of GA’s internal IP, toolkits, and playbooks by codifying best practices and building reusable assets (e.g., diagnostic frameworks, AI implementation strategies).
• Identify and evaluate strategic vendors, tools, and experts to accelerate impact.
• Mentor and develop analysts, providing coaching on core skills, feedback, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience at a top-tier management consulting firm.
• Highly analytical with strong intuition; able to think and react quickly.
• Strong project management skills, including time management, prioritization, and the ability to work well under pressure without compromising quality.
• Experience owning final output/deliverables on client-facing projects.
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional follow-through, and a track record of delivering results.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a high-performing global organization.
• Highly collaborative and capable of working effectively cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated maturity and professional presence; comfortable interacting with senior executives.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly motivated, inquisitive, and positive can-do attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a base salary of $125,000–$160,000, with exact amount based on role requirements, skills, and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Mental and physical health resources.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement.