Private Equity Associate - Dallas, Industrial Growth & Deals

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Associate for its private equity client in Dallas, Texas. The role involves evaluating and executing investments across industrials and related sectors, building detailed financial models and LBO analyses, and supporting the full deal process from diligence through execution.

Strong communication with management teams and lenders is essential. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of investment banking or related M&A experience, with a Bachelor’s degree from a top

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Interest in lower middle market investing and private equity.
• Excellent communication and interaction with management teams, advisors, lenders, and senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute private equity investments across multiple industries, focusing on industrials and adjacent sectors.
• Build and maintain complex financial models, valuation analyses, LBO models, and investment committee materials.
• Participate in all transaction phases including due diligence, meetings with management, and deal execution.
• Support platform investments and add-on acquisitions within portfolio companies.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis, and commercial diligence to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior professionals and portfolio management on value creation initiatives and strategic projects.
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for internal committees and leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

LBO modeling

M&A experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking an Associate for its private equity client in Dallas, Texas. The role involves evaluating and executing investments across industrials and related sectors, building detailed financial models and LBO analyses, and supporting the full deal process from diligence through execution.

Strong communication with management teams and lenders is essential. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of investment banking or related M&A experience, with a Bachelor’s degree from a top