Private Equity Associate
Job Title: Private Equity Associate
Location: Carolinas (Charlotte, Raleigh, or surrounding region)
Firm Type: Middle-Market Private Equity
Sector Focus: Industrials, Manufacturing, Distribution, Infrastructure
About the Firm
We are a growth-oriented private equity firm headquartered in the Carolinas, specializing in control investments in lower middle-market companies across the industrials, manufacturing, distribution, and infrastructure sectors. Our team partners with management to drive operational improvements, strategic growth, and long-term value creation.
Position Overview
As a Private Equity Associate, you will play a critical role in evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting portfolio company initiatives. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, transaction experience, and a passion for building businesses in the real economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence on potential investments
- Prepare investment memoranda and present findings to the investment committee
- Support deal execution, including structuring, negotiations, and closing processes
- Collaborate with portfolio company management teams to implement strategic and operational initiatives
- Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies
- Assist in sourcing new investment opportunities and building relationships with intermediaries
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate development
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Demonstrated interest or experience in industrials, manufacturing, distribution, or infrastructure sectors
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree a plus