Private Equity Associate

Firm Overview :

Search Investment Group ( SIG ) is a Texas-based, lower middle market private equity investment firm and advisor to independent sponsors, search funds, and other acquisition entrepreneurs.

SIG provides acquisition support and direct capital investment through proprietary strategies and relationships to create value for entrepreneurs, investors, and the companies in which we invest.

Over the last two years, SIG has completed 24 transactions across a wide-range of industries such as healthcare, government services and software, industrial distribution, and business and consumer services.

More information can be found on our website here :

Job Description :

Associates will work on private equity deal sourcing and live deal execution across a wide range of acquisition target industries, analysis of exit opportunities, and monitoring of portfolio companies.

Associates are involved in transaction due diligence, valuation analysis, LBO modeling, debt and equity financing, and contract negotiation.

Associates will execute and manage proprietary deal sourcing initiatives and support SIG’s business development and marketing initiatives as a firm.

Associates will have the opportunity to work closely with the Partners of the firm and interact directly with management teams and external advisors, lenders, and investors.

Role and Responsibilities :

Associates will be responsible for a broad range of responsibilities, including :

• Financial analysis, modeling, and investment memo preparation.
• Acquisition due diligence, financing, and execution.
• Business, Industry, and competitive analysis.
• Acquisition target sourcing and evaluation.
• Fundraising and investor relations.
• Developing and executing other internal initiatives for the firm.

Qualifications :

SIG is seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, creative, and accomplished self-starter with

• A bachelor’s degree from a well-regarded university.
• 1-3 years of prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting.
• Strong analytical background with understanding of financial statements and LBO modeling.
• Superior communication skills and knowledge of business strategy and finance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to handle competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, marital or partnership status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, national origin or any other category protected by law.

Compensation :

• Base Salary of $75,000-$125,000. Opportunity to earn performance bonuses up to an additional $100,000.
• Opportunities to invest alongside SIG in highly attractive lower middle market leveraged buyout transactions.
• Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with previous experience.

To Apply :

• Email your resume and cover letter to recruiting@searchinvestgroup.com.
6 days ago