Dallas Private Equity Associate — Industrials & M&A

Alexander Chapman; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman, in partnership with a Dallas-based private equity firm, seeks a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. Targeting Investment Banking Analysts with 1–3 years of full-time experience, the role emphasizes a strong financial modeling background and a long-term career in private equity.

The ideal candidate will build and analyze detailed financial models (including LBOs), support transaction execution, and contribute to portfolio management in industrial and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of full-time Investment Banking experience required.
• Strong background in M&A, Industrials, or generalist investment banking.
• Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working on M&A transactions, financial due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial statement analysis.
• Outstanding academic credentials, including a strong undergraduate GPA and test scores.
• Must be based in Dallas or willing to relocate to Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential platform and add-on acquisitions across the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including LBO models, valuation analyses, and operating forecasts.
• Support transaction execution, including investment screening, due diligence, financing analysis, and closing.
• Prepare investment committee presentations, financial analyses, and transaction materials.
• Analyze financial statements, business performance, competitive positioning, and investment risks.
• Work alongside senior investment professionals on portfolio company monitoring, strategic initiatives, and value creation opportunities.
• Conduct industry research and identify potential investment opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical capability

M&A experience

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alexander Chapman, in partnership with a Dallas-based private equity firm, seeks a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. Targeting Investment Banking Analysts with 1–3 years of full-time experience, the role emphasizes a strong financial modeling background and a long-term career in private equity.

The ideal candidate will build and analyze detailed financial models (including LBOs), support transaction execution, and contribute to portfolio management in industrial and