Pre-MBA Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings is partnered with a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on investments in lower-middle market companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing and distribution sectors. This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, fast‑growing private equity platform where you will be a core member of the investment team and will gain front‑to‑back deal exposure, from sourcing through execution and portfolio company value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying, sourcing and working on the structuring and execution of M&A transactions - both new investments and add-on acquisitions for portfolio companies

New investment analysis, diligence, underwriting and financing activities, including construction of complex financial models

Working with portfolio companies on strategic and financial initiatives, including development, tracking, and management of KPIs and other key measurements

Monitoring portfolio company performance post-investment

Participating in meetings with management teams, deal sources and financing sources

Qualifications

Investment banking, accounting, consulting, transaction services, private credit, and / or private equity experience

Excellent financial, modeling and analytical skills

Very strong writing, communication and presentation skills

Mature and professional candidate who has a strong work ethic

Strong organizational skills, desire to learn and ability to multi-task

Genuine desire to be an early contributor to an entrepreneurial and growing firm

Very strong social skills with high level of empathy

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