Private Equity Associate

TalentPartners; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPartners seeks a Private Equity Associate in West Palm Beach, FL to join a growing lower-middle-market PE firm. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing opportunities to executing transactions and helping portfolio companies grow.

The role emphasizes strong financial modeling, M&A, and investment analysis, with collaboration across senior professionals and external advisors to drive value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years in investment banking, PE, M&A advisory, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling skills: three-statement models, LBOs, valuation.
• Understanding of M&A transactions, due diligence, and investment evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence.
• Build and maintain financial models, including three-statement models, LBOs, and valuations.
• Support all stages of the M&A process from screening to closing.
• Prepare investment memorandums, presentations, and materials for investment committee.
• Conduct industry research, market mapping, and target identification.
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals, management teams, and external advisors.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A

Investment analysis

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Private Equity Associate to join a growing, lower-middle-market private equity investment firm in West Palm Beach, FL.

This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities to executing transactions and supporting portfolio company growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in financial modeling, M&A, and investment analysis and is looking to build a long-term career in private equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence.
• Build and maintain financial models, including three-statement models, LBOs, and transaction valuations.
• Support all stages of the M&A process, from initial screening through transaction closing.
• Prepare investment memorandums, presentations, and materials for investment committee discussions.
• Conduct industry research, market mapping, and acquisition target identification.
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals, management teams, and external advisors.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A advisory, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling skills, particularly three-statement modeling, LBO analysis, and valuation.
• Understanding of M&A transactions, due diligence, and investment evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.