Acquisition Associate

Alexander Chapman; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman in Raleigh seeks an Acquisitions Associate to support the investment team through the full lifecycle of opportunities, from initial review to closing.

The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years in investment banking, private equity, or similar roles, with strong financial modeling and M&A experience, and excellent communication skills in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similar transaction-focused role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience working on M&A or investment transactions.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, and transaction mechanics.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new investment opportunities from initial review through closing.
• Build and analyze detailed financial models and investment cases.
• Conduct company, industry, and market research to support investment decisions.
• Lead due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors.
• Prepare investment committee materials and present findings to senior team members.
• Support deal execution, including valuation, structuring, and negotiations.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Investment analysis

Understanding financial statements

Communication skills

Job description

A leading private investment firm is looking to add an Acquisitions Associate to its investment team in Raleigh.

The firm is an established investor with a strong track record of sourcing, underwriting, and executing investments across the lower middle market. The Associate will work closely with senior investment professionals across the full investment lifecycle, with significant exposure to live transactions and direct interaction with management teams and advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and underwrite new investment opportunities from initial review through closing
• Build and analyze detailed financial models and investment cases
• Conduct company, industry, and market research to support investment decisions
• Lead due diligence processes and coordinate with external advisors
• Prepare investment committee materials and present findings to senior team members
• Support deal execution, including valuation, structuring, and negotiations
• Develop relationships with business owners, executives, intermediaries, and other deal sources

Ideal Profile:

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a similar transaction-focused role
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience working on M&A or investment transactions
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, and transaction mechanics
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills