Private Equity Associate

Private Equity Associate

A DC-based Private Equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join their team. The firm invests in middle-market companies and has completed over $1 billion in transactions thus far. The firm is industry agnostic, so this opportunity provides great exposure to many industries including business services, consumer, and healthcare. As a Private Equity Associate, you would have the opportunity to join a lean deal team and get extensive hands-on transaction exposure as well as work closely with management teams of portfolio companies to help execute growth strategy.

The Private Equity Associate will be responsible for:

• Execution of broader market and industry research
• Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
• Take point on due diligence processes
• Monitor existing investment portfolio
• Assisting the team with operating/portfolio company work

The Private Equity Associate should have the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience performing M&A with a reputable middle market or lower middle market bank; related transaction advisory consulting experience will also be considered
• Bachelor's Degree
• Superior financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills (there will be a modeling test)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional work ethic
• Prior experience or interest in sectors such as business services, industrials, healthcare and/or consumer