Private Equity Associate

Alexander Chapman; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman in Cleveland, OH seeks a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. The role offers hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and due diligence to execution and portfolio management.

Key responsibilities include evaluating and executing investments, building financial models and valuations, conducting due diligence, preparing committee materials, and supporting transaction execution and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity or investment banking.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with M&A and LBO transactions.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute private equity investments.
• Build financial models and perform valuation analysis.
• Conduct due diligence and industry research.
• Prepare investment committee materials.
• Support transaction execution and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with management teams and external advisors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

M&A experience

LBO experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

A leading middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in Cleveland, OH. The firm partners with founder- and family-owned businesses, offering Associates hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to execution and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute private equity investments.
• Build financial models and perform valuation analysis.
• Conduct due diligence and industry research.
• Prepare investment committee materials.
• Support transaction execution and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with management teams and external advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in private equity or investment banking.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with M&A and LBO transactions.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.