Private Equity Associate
Selby Jennings is partnered with a growth‑focused private investment firm that works closely with exceptional operators and capital partners to build enduring value. The firm combines decades of operational leadership, disciplined investment expertise, and a people‑first philosophy to support sustainable business growth.
The firm has raised over $100 million in equity capital and has completed multiple platform investments. They typically deploy $25M+ per investment and focus on opportunities that include:
- Partnering with proven business leaders who demonstrate strong alignment with the firm's core operating principles
- Unlocking meaningful growth potential through flexible growth‑equity structures
- Deploying capital incrementally over time as value milestones are achieved
- Backing businesses with durable, tangible value foundations
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new investment opportunities and support end‑to‑end transaction execution across multiple industries
- Conduct comprehensive financial, commercial, operational, and market due diligence
- Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to build ad hoc analyses, forecasts, and performance tracking tools that inform strategic decision‑making
- Support portfolio company exits, add‑on acquisitions, capital raises, recapitalizations, and broader value‑creation initiatives
- Build and maintain robust, dynamic financial models
- Perform valuations using a variety of methodologies
- Create polished, investor‑ready materials for fundraising and stakeholder communications
- Prepare materials for ongoing investor reporting
- Assist with broader firm initiatives and administrative or operational needs as required
Experience & Education
- 2-3 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience
- Strong academic track record
- Excellent technical foundations in corporate finance, accounting, and Excel/PowerPoint
Personal Characteristics
- High degree of personal integrity
- Ownership mindset with comfort operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
- Strong critical‑thinking ability and intellectual honesty
- Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader strategic priorities
- Enthusiasm for working across a diverse set of deals and projects
- Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
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