Investment Associate

Title: Investment Associate

Company Summary: A Family Office in Chicago is seeking an Investment Associate to join its dynamic and growing team. The firm invests in lower middle market opportunities within the Government Services sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a lean, highly active investment platform, with significant responsibility, hands-on deal experience, and exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

The Investment 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 Investment 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
• 1-3 years of Private Equity experience at a lower middle market fund
• 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 the government services, aerospace and defense, industrials, manufacturing, and business services space.

If you are interested in the Investment Associate role, then please don't wait to apply.