Private Equity Associate

Ascension Search Partners; Fort Worth, Arlington (TX, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity recruitment firm is seeking an Associate in Fort Worth, TX. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of investment banking experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include building financial models and conducting due diligence on investments. This role offers high visibility within a talented team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with strong academic success.
• 1-3 years' experience in investment banking.
• Must have effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial and operational models.
• Conduct due diligence on potential investments.
• Draft investment committee presentation materials.

Skills

Modeling skills

Analytical skills

Valuation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team-player attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a middle-market private equity generalist firm with a strong track record of performance and returns, to hire an Associate. The Associate will be a part of a diverse team of highly talented investment professionals allowing for high exposure and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with a strong record of academic success
• 1-3 years of investment banking at an investment bank required
• Strong modeling, analytical, valuation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to key internal/external stakeholders
• Must have a team-player attitude and a desire to work on a wide range of projects
• Desire to live in Dallas, TX. (If not from Dallas, Texas ties strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining financial and operational models
• Conducting due diligence on new potential investments and their associated industries
• Transaction-related activities include strategic operational analysis, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and financing of platform and add-on transactions, as well as the implementation of operational improvements post-close
• Drafting investment committee presentation materials
• Drive operational improvements and strategic initiatives
• Drive evaluation of prospective add-on acquisition targets and execute add-on transactions
• Assisting with portfolio company operations and reporting
• Additional responsibilities on an ad hoc basis

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals