Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings represents a very impressive emerging managers within the Private Equity space as they are looking to add a Private Equity Associate to their deal team in the near-term. The team focuses on lower middle market growth equity and buy-out transactions across a variety of industries.

After recently closing on their second fund, the team is looking for a Private Equity Associate to join their team, support deal sourcing, evaluation, diligence, execution, and ongoing portfolio value

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of investment banking, management consulting, or prior Private Equity experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills expected of a top‑tier Private Equity Associate.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support the investment process for the private equity associate function.
• Support due‑diligence workstreams, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare investment committee materials.
• Build and refine operating models, valuation frameworks, and return analyses to support transaction decisions.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership teams on performance tracking, strategic initiatives, and value‑creation projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves culture aligned with the firm's growth‑oriented investment philosophy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Experience in investment banking/consulting/PE

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are currently representing a very impressive emerging managers within the Private Equity space as they are looking to add a Private Equity Associate to their deal team in the near-term. The team focuses on lower middle market growth equity and buy-out transactions across a variety of industries. After recently closing on their second fund, the team is looking for a Private Equity Associate to join their team, support deal sourcing, evaluation, diligence, execution, and ongoing portfolio value creation/ management. This opportunity offers the Private Equity Associate the unique opportunity to grow long-term and get direct exposure/ mentorship from senior leadership.

Private Equity Associate Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of investment banking, management consulting, or prior Private Equity experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills expected of a top‑tier Private Equity Associate.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced setting.

Private Equity Associate Responsibilities

• Conduct research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support the investment process for the private equity associate function.
• Support due‑diligence workstreams, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare investment committee materials.
• Build and refine operating models, valuation frameworks, and return analyses to support transaction decisions.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership teams on performance tracking, strategic initiatives, and value‑creation projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves culture aligned with the firm's growth‑oriented investment philosophy.