Experienced Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Experienced Private Equity Associate for a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on lower middle-market healthcare and business services companies. You will engage in live transactions, financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management in a lean team environment.

You will gain significant responsibility and hands-on exposure across the entire investment process while collaborating with senior investment professionals to drive growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Private Equity experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support the investment process.
• Support due diligence, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare investment committee materials.
• Build and refine operating models, valuation frameworks, and return analyses.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership on performance tracking and value-creation projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture aligned with the firm's growth-oriented investment philosophy.

Skills

Private equity experience

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Job description

A Chicago-based private equity firm is seeking an Experienced Private Equity Associate to join its team. The firm invests in lower middle-market healthcare and business services companies, partnering with management teams to support growth, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work on live transactions, financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management while collaborating closely with senior investment professionals on a lean team. The Associate will gain significant responsibility and hands-on exposure across the entire investment process.

Private Equity Associate Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Private Equity experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills expected of a top‑tier Private Equity Associate.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced setting.

Private Equity Associate Responsibilities

• Conduct research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support the investment process for the private equity associate function.
• Support due‑diligence workstreams, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare investment committee materials.
• Build and refine operating models, valuation frameworks, and return analyses to support transaction decisions.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership teams on performance tracking, strategic initiatives, and value‑creation projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves culture aligned with the firm's growth‑oriented investment philosophy.