Investment Associate/Senior Associate

Search Services

Bellaire, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Board Meeting, Business Development, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Documentation, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Investment Services, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bellaire, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our Client is a boutique private equity firm based in central Houston, providing debt and equity capital to energy and industrial companies. Operating under an independent sponsor model, the firm is entrepreneurial, exceptionally well connected, and led by partners with outstanding track records. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing platform where performance and initiative are highly visible and rewarded.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Client is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate to join the investment team and support the firm’s investment and business development activities. In this career-track role, you will work directly with the firm’s partners to originate, execute, and manage new investments while gaining meaningful exposure across the full transaction lifecycle. An MBA is not required for advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Initial review of investment opportunities and development of investment thesis and transaction structure
  • Financial modeling and valuation comparable analysis
  • Execution of comprehensive due diligence processes
  • Participation in negotiations of acquisition documentation
  • Preparation of Investment Committee materials and presentations
  • Portfolio management support including attendance at portfolio company Board meetings
  • Active participation in new business development and transaction sourcing initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4 to 6 years of experience in private equity or investment banking
  • Extensive knowledge of financial and operating models
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Self motivated with a desire to take on substantial responsibility
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to thrive in a highly visible role and manage stress and pressure effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Energy industry experience

About the Company

S

Search Services

With well over 100 combined years of recruiting experience, Search Services remains Houston's premier search firm focusing on Accounting & Finance, IT, and office administrative positions. Whether you're actively engaged in a job search or are passively looking for the next step in your career progression, let us be your eyes and ears in the Houston marketplace. Our services cost you nothing and we like to approach your job search in a consultative and highly discreet manner.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.searchsvc.com/