Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Pittsburgh is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join a lean, entrepreneurial team. You will support diligence, deal execution, and portfolio company initiatives across the investment life-cycle.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong financial modeling, valuation, and forecasting skills. You will interact with senior investment professionals and contribute to value-creation efforts in healthcare, business

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience performing M&A with a reputable middle market or lower middle market bank.
• Superior financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills (there will be a modeling test).
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and corporate finance principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity.
• Prior experience or interest in sectors such as healthcare, business services, industrials, manufacturing, and/or consumer.

Responsibilities

• Execution of broader market and industry research
• Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
• Taking point on due diligence processes and coordinating with third-party advisors
• Monitoring existing investment portfolio performance and key operating metrics
• Assisting the team with portfolio company initiatives, strategic projects, and value creation efforts
• Supporting transaction execution, including investment committee materials and presentations
• Evaluating add-on acquisition opportunities and assisting with integration efforts

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Communication

Deal execution

Portfolio monitoring

Attention to detail

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

A Pittsburgh-based Private Equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join their team. The firm invests in middle-market companies across a broad range of industries, following a generalist approach. This is a unique opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial team where you will take on meaningful responsibility across the full investment life-cycle, from diligence and deal execution to portfolio company management and add-on acquisitions.

The Private Equity Associate will be responsible for:

• Execution of broader market and industry research
• Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
• Taking point on due diligence processes and coordinating with third-party advisors
• Monitoring existing investment portfolio performance and key operating metrics
• Assisting the team with portfolio company initiatives, strategic projects, and value creation efforts
• Supporting transaction execution, including investment committee materials and presentations
• Evaluating add-on acquisition opportunities and assisting with integration efforts

The Private Equity Associate should have the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience performing M&A with a reputable middle market or lower middle market bank
• Bachelor's Degree
• Superior financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills (there will be a modeling test)
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and corporate finance principles
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity
• Prior experience or interest in sectors such as healthcare, business services, industrials, manufacturing, and/or consumer

This opportunity offers significant exposure to senior investment professionals, management teams, and investment decision-making processes while providing hands-on experience across the entire private equity investment life-cycle. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, self-motivated, and eager to build a long-term career in private equity.