Charlotte Private Equity Senior Associate - Growth & Ops

Selby Jennings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Charlotte seeks a Senior Associate to join its growing investment team. The role emphasizes lower middle-market investments, partnering with management to drive operational improvements and growth strategies across multiple industries.

Candidates bring 3–5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or related transactions, with strong modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills. You will work across all phases of the investment lifecycle in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities while working with management and external advisors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities with market and financial analyses.
• Lead and support due diligence with third-party advisors; prepare materials for the investment committee.
• Develop operating and valuation models; support portfolio company initiatives and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with portfolio company management to drive growth and operational improvements.
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to value creation across investments.
• Assist with transaction execution including acquisitions and recapitalizations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Selby Jennings in Charlotte seeks a Senior Associate to join its growing investment team. The role emphasizes lower middle-market investments, partnering with management to drive operational improvements and growth strategies across multiple industries.

Candidates bring 3–5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or related transactions, with strong modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills. You will work across all phases of the investment lifecycle in a lean, fast-paced environment.