Private Equity Associate - 2027 Summer start

Private Equity Associate | Atlanta, GA

About the Company

This is an experienced, entrepreneurial tech-focused private equity firm investing in application and IT infrastructure software businesses. The firm believes the key to accelerating sustainable growth for these businesses is achieved through investments in product, alignment of world-class talent, go-to-market and operations support, and M&A strategy and execution. The firm was founded in the mid-2010s and is headquartered in the Southeast U.S.

About the Role

The Associate will join the investment team. The firm focuses on middle market investments in IT, SaaS, TMT, big data, enterprise software, and information services, and is currently investing out of an approximately $800 million fund.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution

• Involved in all aspects of evaluating investment opportunities, conducting financial, business & market diligence, and working with existing portfolio companies to drive value creation initiatives
• Lead the modeling and analysis efforts used to evaluate and value investment opportunities
• Conduct in-depth research on various software end markets and competitive dynamics
• Assist with structuring transactions and working with lenders
• Support the transaction due diligence and closing process, including legal documentation
• Key contributor to detailed investment committee memoranda

Portfolio Support

• Work closely with portfolio company CFOs on various initiatives, including financial reporting

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience (by Summer 2027) in investment banking or private equity
• Strong command of the financial tools required for private equity

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment, work independently, prioritize work effectively, and meet stringent deadlines while maintaining high quality of work standards
• Team player
• Self-starter
• Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational abilities
• High attention to detail

Education

• An undergraduate degree is required

Salary

$200-220k total compensation

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About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent. We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.