Private Equity Associate

Undisclosed; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed is a leading private equity firm in Kansas City seeking a Private Equity Associate to support investment opportunities and portfolio value creation.

You will evaluate opportunities, build financial models, perform due diligence, and prepare materials for investment committee, working with senior professionals and management teams. 2–4 years in private equity or related roles is typical, with strong modeling and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in private equity, investment banking, or similar role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with M&A, transaction execution, or investment analysis.
• Strong academic background and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong ties to Kansas, Missouri, or the surrounding Midwest region are highly preferred.
• Candidates with a genuine desire to build their career in the Kansas City / Midwest private equity community are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities and conduct detailed financial, market, and industry analysis.
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return analyses.
• Support due diligence, transaction execution, and preparation of investment committee materials.
• Conduct company and industry research to develop investment theses.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals, management teams, advisors, and other external parties.
• Support ongoing analysis of portfolio companies and value creation initiatives.
• Assist with sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

M&A experience

Investment analysis

Communication skills

Collaborative environment

Job description

A leading private equity firm is looking to add a Private Equity Associate to its investment team in Kansas City. The firm invests in lower-middle-market businesses and works closely with management teams to support growth and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities and conduct detailed financial, market, and industry analysis
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return analyses
• Support due diligence, transaction execution, and preparation of investment committee materials
• Conduct company and industry research to develop investment theses
• Work closely with senior investment professionals, management teams, advisors, and other external parties
• Support ongoing analysis of portfolio companies and value creation initiatives
• Assist with sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or a similar transaction-oriented role
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience with M&A, transaction execution, or investment analysis
• Strong academic background and demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong ties to Kansas, Missouri, or the surrounding Midwest region are highly preferred
• Candidates with a genuine desire to build their career in the Kansas City / Midwest private equity community are encouraged to apply