Growth-Focused Private Equity Associate

Confidential Careers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join our investment team and help source, evaluate, and manage opportunities across diverse industries. You will work with senior members to build financial models, assess deals, and support investment memos for committees.

The role emphasizes rigorous market analysis, due diligence, and ongoing portfolio monitoring to drive growth and operational improvements across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior members of the investment team to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct thorough market research, industry analysis, and due diligence to assess the attractiveness of target companies.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to analyze investment returns, cash flows, and performance metrics.
• Assist in structuring deals, negotiating terms, and preparing investment memorandums for investment committee presentations.
• Monitor and track the performance of portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements.
• Support the exit process by preparing divestiture strategies, coordinating with advisors, and participating in negotiations.
• Cultivate relationships with intermediaries, advisors, and industry professionals to source potential investment opportunities.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of investment processes, internal reporting, and performance analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

Due diligence

Excel

Bloomberg

Investment memos

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Business / Economics

MBA (plus)

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join our investment team and help source, evaluate, and manage opportunities across diverse industries. You will work with senior members to build financial models, assess deals, and support investment memos for committees.

The role emphasizes rigorous market analysis, due diligence, and ongoing portfolio monitoring to drive growth and operational improvements across portfolio companies.