Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Baltimore is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. The role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, including deal evaluation, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio company support.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals in a lean, collaborative environment with significant responsibility from day one.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of investment banking experience
• Strong M&A transaction execution experience
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong intellectual curiosity

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze potential investment opportunities across a variety of industries
• Build and maintain complex financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence
• Participate in transaction execution, including coordinating with management teams, lenders, advisors, and other stakeholders
• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and supporting analyses
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with value creation initiatives
• Support ongoing portfolio management and strategic projects

Skills

Investment banking experience

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Valuation

Communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

A Baltimore-based investment firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. The role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, including deal evaluation, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio company support. The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals in a lean, collaborative environment with significant responsibility from day one.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze potential investment opportunities across a variety of industries


• Build and maintain complex financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios


• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence


• Participate in transaction execution, including coordinating with management teams, lenders, advisors, and other stakeholders


• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and supporting analyses


• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with value creation initiatives


• Support ongoing portfolio management and strategic projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of investment banking experience


• Strong M&A transaction execution experience


• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment


• High attention to detail and strong intellectual curiosity

Preferred Qualifications

• Meaningful ties to Maryland through family, education, prior residence, or other connections


• Candidates from Maryland universities strongly encouraged to apply


• Individuals with a demonstrated commitment to living and building a long-term career in the Baltimore area

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to senior investment decision-makers


• Significant responsibility and ownership early in your career


• Experience across the full investment lifecycle


• Opportunity to work on a diverse set of investment opportunities and strategic initiatives


• Long-term career development within a growing investment platform