Private Equity Associate

Alexander Chapman Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman Ltd, a leading private equity investment firm in Chicago, seeks an Associate to support the investment process across a broad range of opportunities.

You will evaluate deals, build and review detailed financial models including LBO analysis, conduct market research, assist with due diligence and investment committee materials, and work closely with senior professionals across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating investments and building financial models is preferred.
• Familiarity with LBO, valuation, returns analysis is desirable.
• Strong research and due diligence skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite potential investment opportunities across industries and transaction types.
• Build and review detailed financial models, including LBO analysis, valuation and returns analysis.
• Conduct company, industry and market research to assess new investment opportunities.
• Assist with due diligence, investment committee materials and transaction execution.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the investment process.
• Support portfolio company monitoring and ongoing performance analysis.
• Assist with add-on acquisitions, strategic initiatives and other value-creation opportunities.

Job description

I’m working with a leading private equity investment firm that is looking to hire an Associate to join their team in Chicago, with the role providing broad exposure across the firm’s investment activities and portfolio companies.

Job Brief:

• Evaluate and underwrite potential investment opportunities across a range of industries and transaction types
• Build and review detailed financial models, including LBO analysis, valuation and returns analysis
• Conduct company, industry and market research to assess new investment opportunities
• Assist with due diligence, investment committee materials and transaction execution
• Work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the investment process
• Support portfolio company monitoring and ongoing performance analysis
• Assist with add-on acquisitions, strategic initiatives and other value-creation opportunities