Private Equity Associate

Alexander Chapman; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A well-established private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in Milwaukee, WI. This role offers hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle, emphasizing strong analytical skills and collaboration with senior investment professionals. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity and are ready to take on meaningful responsibilities early. Competitive compensation and a strong culture focused on career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities and market themes.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis.
• Support due diligence processes and coordinate with advisors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

A well-established private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in Milwaukee, WI. The firm has built a strong reputation for partnering with management teams to grow differentiated middle-market businesses and maintains a disciplined, sector-focused investment approach.

This role offers hands‑on exposure across the full investment lifecycle within a collaborative environment that provides meaningful responsibility and visibility early on.

Investment Focus

The firm invests in control‑oriented transactions across sectors such as:

• Industrial & manufacturing
• Business services
• Consumer & distribution
• Packaging and specialty products

Investments typically target established lower‑middle to middle‑market companies where operational partnership and long‑term value creation are core to the strategy.

Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, or private equity
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Demonstrated interest in private markets and company value creation
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

Role Responsibilities

The Associate will work directly with senior investment professionals and be actively involved in:

• Evaluating new investment opportunities and market themes
• Financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis
• Supporting due diligence processes and coordinating third‑party advisors
• Preparing investment committee materials and deal documentation
• Monitoring portfolio company performance and strategic initiatives
• Assisting with add‑on acquisition analysis and execution

This is a highly analytical role with strong exposure to senior decision‑makers and portfolio leadership teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Established and respected investment platform with a long track record
• Lean deal teams offering meaningful responsibility early
• Exposure across sourcing, execution, and portfolio work
• Strong culture focused on development and long‑term career progression
• Competitive compensation aligned with market benchmarks