Private Equity Instructor – Specialization in Secondaries (Part-Time/Contract)

Private Equity Instructor – Specialization in Secondaries

About Wall Street Prep

Founded in 2004 by investment bankers, Wall Street Prep (WSP) is a leading provider of professional skills training in financial and valuation modeling. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and the real world by equipping finance professionals and students with practical, hands-on skills.

We partner with top-tier investment banks, private equity and investment management firms, Fortune 500 companies, and elite undergraduate and MBA programs. Our training is delivered through engaging in-person classroom sessions and via our industry-leading online learning platform, all designed by experienced finance professionals.

Position Overview

Wall Street Prep is seeking a dynamic and experienced Private Equity Instructor with specialized expertise in secondaries to join our elite instructor team.

As a Private Equity Instructor, you will have the unique opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire some of the brightest minds and future leaders in finance. You’ll serve as a lead facilitator for training sessions and help professionals master the practical skills necessary to succeed in private equity—particularly in the rapidly growing and increasingly sophisticated secondaries market.

This is an exciting opportunity to share your expertise, enhance your presentation and public speaking skills, expand your professional network, and establish yourself as a thought leader in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver live in-person and virtual training seminars to corporate, undergraduate, and MBA clients, including:

  • Investment banks, private equity firms (including secondaries-focused firms), and corporate clients.

  • Top-tier business schools and professional development programs.

• Lead instruction in private equity concepts with a special emphasis on secondaries transactions, fund structures, and portfolio strategies.

• Collaborate on curriculum development, including:

  • Updating and refining training materials to reflect trends in secondaries markets.

  • Developing new modules and case studies tailored to client needs.

• Provide personalized mentorship through one-on-one tutoring sessions.

• Complete WSP’s Train-the-Trainer Program, a structured professional development initiative for new instructors.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of investment banking experience at a bulge bracket or elite boutique firm.

• Minimum 2+ years of private equity experience, with a focus on or significant exposure to secondaries (e.g., GP-led transactions, LP sales, continuation funds, co-investments).

Education

• MBA from a top business school preferred but not required.

Skills & Passion

• Strong accounting, financial modeling, and Excel expertise.

• In-depth knowledge of private equity structures, particularly in the secondaries market.

• A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing.

Availability

• Commitment to approximately 40 training days per year, with additional availability during:

  • Summer months (May–September): Monday–Friday availability is highly desirable.

  • Fall and Spring semesters: Weekday and weekend availability is highly desirable.

• Ability to conduct week-long or multi-week seminars is highly desirable.

• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Highly competitive daily rate.

Benefits

• All travel and accommodation expenses covered by WSP.

• Paid professional development through WSP’s Train-the-Trainer Program.

• Opportunities to deepen your expertise in private equity, corporate finance, M&A, and valuation modeling.

• Expand your professional network across top-tier finance institutions.

• Develop exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.

• Join an energetic, entrepreneurial-minded team that values collaboration and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wall Street Prep is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves.