Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings Ltd
  • Chicago, IL
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    About the Firm

    A nationally recognized Private Equity platform is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its expanding deal team. The organization has an incredibly impressive track record of investing and has completed more than 80 successful transactions in close to 10 years. With a broad investment approach across business services and healthcare, the team is set to close on its next fund in the coming months and is looking to add a Private Equity Associate to support growing deal activity and investment execution.

    Role Overview

    The Private Equity Associate will play a critical role in evaluating new investment opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting the growth of portfolio companies. This Private Equity Associate position is ideal for someone who wants to work in an entrepreneurial, hands-on environment, gain exposure to senior leadership early in their career, and develop into a well-rounded private equity investment professional.

    Private Equity Associate Responsibilities

    • Conduct research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support investment evaluation and transaction execution as a Private Equity Associate.
    • Support due diligence workstreams, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare investment committee materials for senior investment professionals.
    • Build and refine operating models, valuation frameworks, and return analyses to support Private Equity Associate underwriting and transaction decisions.
    • Partner with portfolio company leadership teams on performance tracking, strategic initiatives, and value creation projects.
    • Contribute to a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves culture aligned with the firm's growth-oriented investment philosophy while developing as a Private Equity Associate.

    Private Equity Associate Qualifications

    • 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or a comparable analytical role that prepares you for a Private Equity Associate position.
    • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills required for success as a Private Equity Associate.
    • Excellent communication abilities and comfort interacting with senior executives, management teams, and investment professionals.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment while managing multiple concurrent priorities.
    • A humble, team-oriented mindset and genuine interest in partnering with operators and founders.

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