Associate - Job #1979

Pinnacle Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm is looking for a Pre-MBA Associate to join their Software Investment team. The role involves reviewing transactions, conducting market analyses, and developing financial models. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity, strong analytical skills, and an academic background from a top-tier school. This position also requires excellent communication abilities and attention to detail. Preference for candidates residing or relocating to Connecticut.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity.
• Strong business acumen with proven track record.
• Solid work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism, maturity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a small team and interact with general partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze new transactions.
• Conduct market research for potential investments.
• Develop and manage financial models for acquisitions.
• Support diligence and underwriting processes.
• Assist in transaction diligence and underwriting processes.
• Prepare investment committee approval documents.
• Participate in portfolio company management and board meetings.
• Assist CFOs in developing financial reporting packages.
• Identify opportunities to enhance business strategies and performance.
• Produce analyses and data for investor meetings and calls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication capabilities

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier school

Job description

Our client is a private equity firm in CT, with a successful track record of raising and deploying capital. They offer flexible capital solutions for lower middle market companies across a number of industry verticals. They currently manage over $6B with their most recent fund raise over $2.5B. Our client is seeking to expand their existing portfolio through new platform and add-on acquisitions.

Start Date: Immediate

The firm is seeking a Pre‑MBA Associate to join their Software Investment team. This individual will gain experience across a wide range of transaction sizes, and will receive in-depth exposure to evaluating, executing, and managing investments.

Responsibilities

They are seeking an Investment Associate with strong analytical skills and a self‑starter mindset. The Associate will, among other things:

• Review new transactions alongside the firm's investment professionals and develop supporting analyses
• Analyze and research market sectors to identify potential investment opportunities
• Attend and be an active member in management presentations
• Develop and manage financial models and analyses for prospective acquisitions
• Support lender diligence and evaluation of investments
• Assist in the transaction diligence and underwriting process
• Compose investment committee approval documents
• Participate in portfolio company management and attend board meetings
• Assist CFOs in the development of financial reporting packages
• Participate in strategy sessions and help identify opportunities to enhance the business
• Develop KPI’s and maintain performance tracking metrics
• Produce analyses and data for institutional investor meetings and calls
• Support investment professionals and management in the portfolio company sale process

Qualifications

• Two to three years of Investment Banking or Private Equity experience
• Excellent academic credentials from a top‑tier school
• Strong accounting and financial modeling skills
• Business acumen with track record of evaluating lower middle market investment opportunities
• Experience evaluating and working with companies in the industrial, consumer, and/or business services sector is a plus
• High level of professionalism, maturity and superior attention to detail
• Solid work ethic and communication capabilities
• Ability to work as a member of a small team handling a wide range of responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the desire and ability to interact with general partners, clients and external parties
• Preference for residing or relocating to Connecticut or Westchester County