A lower middle market private investment firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its growing investment team. The firm focuses on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses, providing flexible capital solutions and strategic guidance to support growth, operational enhancement, and long-term value creation.
This role offers the opportunity to work across all phases of the investment lifecycle, including financial modeling, due diligence, industry research, transaction execution, and portfolio company monitoring. The Associate will collaborate closely with senior investment professionals in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, gaining significant responsibility and exposure from day one.
Private Equity Associate Qualifications
- 1-3 years of investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, valuation, or related experience.
- Strong financial modeling, accounting, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated interest in private equity and investing.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of key workstreams.
Private Equity Associate Responsibilities
- Evaluate new investment opportunities through industry research, market analysis, and detailed financial modeling.
- Build and maintain operating models, valuation analyses, investment memoranda, and presentation materials.
- Support due diligence efforts by coordinating with management teams, lenders, consultants, accountants, and legal advisors.
- Assist with transaction execution, including acquisitions, recapitalizations, add-on investments, and exit processes.
- Monitor portfolio company performance and support value creation initiatives alongside management teams.
- Conduct company and industry research to identify attractive investment opportunities.
- Prepare materials for investment committee discussions and portfolio reviews.
- Work closely with senior investment professionals across all aspects of the investment process.
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Direct exposure to senior investment professionals and management teams.
- Significant responsibility within a lean investment team.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of lower middle market transactions.
- Hands-on involvement across sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio management.
- Strong platform for long-term career development in private investing.
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