Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Associate to join our confidential South Carolina investment team in Greenville. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across power and infrastructure sectors, with significant responsibility and direct access to senior leadership.

You will develop detailed financial models (LBO, DCF), conduct market assessments, participate in due diligence, and prepare investment committee materials.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in IB/PE/infrastructure or related finance roles.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Interest in power, energy, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute private equity investments across power and infrastructure sectors.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including LBO, DCF, operating, and valuation analyses.
• Conduct industry research, market assessments, and competitive analysis.
• Participate in due diligence processes alongside management teams, consultants, lenders, and advisors.
• Prepare investment committee presentations, memoranda, and transaction materials.
• Support negotiations and execution throughout the deal process.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with value creation initiatives.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and portfolio company management teams.

Skills

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Infrastructure Investing

Energy/Power

Project Finance

Job description

Private Equity Associate (PR/592262) Greenville, South Carolina

Salary: USD180000 - USD195000 per year

Private Equity Associate

Power & Infrastructure Investment Team

Confidential Opportunity | South Carolina

About the Firm

Our client is a leading middle-market private investment platform with approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management and a long-standing history of investing in essential businesses and infrastructure assets across North America.

The firm is entering an exciting period of growth, with plans to double AUM over the next 5-7 years while deploying $200-$250 million of capital annually into new and existing investments. The Power & Infrastructure strategy focuses on sectors benefiting from long-term secular tailwinds, including power generation, utility services, energy infrastructure, grid modernization, digital infrastructure, and other mission-critical assets supporting economic growth.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Associate to join its South Carolina-based investment team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across the power and infrastructure landscape.

This role offers significant responsibility, direct access to senior leadership, and exposure to all stages of the investment lifecycle within a highly active and growing platform.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute private equity investments across power and infrastructure sectors
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including LBO, DCF, operating, and valuation analyses
• Conduct industry research, market assessments, and competitive analysis
• Participate in due diligence processes alongside management teams, consultants, lenders, and advisors
• Prepare investment committee presentations, memoranda, and transaction materials
• Support negotiations and execution throughout the deal process
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with value creation initiatives
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and portfolio company management teams

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in:
  • Investment Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Infrastructure Investing
  • Energy or Power Investment Banking
  • Project Finance
  • Related transaction-focused finance roles
• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated interest in power, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Experience

Candidates with exposure to the following sectors are highly encouraged to apply:

• Power Generation
• Utilities
• Renewable Energy
• Distributed Generation
• Infrastructure Services
• Digital Infrastructure
• Transportation Infrastructure

Why This Role?

• Join a $2.5 billion investment platform actively deploying capital
• Be part of a firm targeting substantial growth over the next several years
• Gain direct exposure to decision-makers and investment committees
• Work across a diverse portfolio of power and infrastructure investments
• Receive meaningful transaction responsibility from day one
• Opportunity for long-term advancement within a growing investment platform