Private Equity Associate | MM Generalist | Bay Area or Minneapolis
Job Title: Private Equity Associate
Location: Walnut Creek, Bay Area or Minneapolis
Job Summary:
We are working with a PE firm looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join their team as a Private Equity Associate. Our client is a leading middle-market private equity firm with $700M AUM, investing out of Fund II and preparing to raise Fund III. The firm focuses on founder-led businesses in consumer and business services, typically with EBITDA of $4-$5M. Deal teams are lean and collaborative, providing Associates with meaningful exposure across all aspects of the transaction.
**2 years of investment banking expereince required
Ideal Candidate
- Experience: 2 years in Investment Banking (regional firms preferred)
- Sector Exposure: Generalist background in consumer, business services, or industrials.
- Education: Strong GPA required
- Mindset: Investor mentality, proactive, high integrity, strategic thinker. Passion for investing demonstrated through personal or academic involvement.
Private Equity Associate Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in investment banking.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
If interested, please apply below!!
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