Private Equity Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview : This is a leading private equity firm with a focus on the industrials and business services sectors. They are committed to identifying and investing in high-potential companies, driving growth, and creating value for our investors.

Their team leverages deep industry expertise and strategic insights to achieve outstanding returns.

Position Summary : They are seeking a talented and driven Private Equity Associate to join their team in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in investment banking and a proven track record in the industrials and business services industries.

As a Private Equity Associate, you will be instrumental in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting our portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Investment Analysis : Perform comprehensive financial analysis, market research, and industry assessments to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Due Diligence : Conduct detailed due diligence on target companies, including financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Deal Execution : Assist in the execution of investment transactions, including preparing investment memos, coordinating with legal and financial advisors, and negotiating terms.
• Portfolio Management : Support the management and monitoring of portfolio companies, including performance tracking, strategic planning, and value creation initiatives.
• Industry Research : Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and the competitive landscape to inform investment decisions.
• Relationship Building : Develop and maintain relationships with industry experts, advisors, and portfolio company management teams.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, with a focus on the industrials and business services industries.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in the industrials and business services sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets.

Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry.

Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

r n r nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets.

Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

r n r nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

r n r nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry.

Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.