Private Equity Associate: Full-Cycle Investing & Growth

Equity Group Investments; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity Group Investments (EGI) is seeking an Associate to join our private equity investment team in Chicago. The role covers origination, operational engagement, and exit support across a broad mix of opportunities, including private and public ownership, equity and debt securities, across industries.

Associates will support all deal stages, including due diligence, financial modeling, memo preparation, and collaboration with executives, portfolio company leadership, and external advisors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in private equity, hedge fund, investment banking, or other similar roles with an emphasis on M&A and/or leveraged finance/credit.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Experience with industry analysis and company due diligence.
• Experience with transaction and credit legal documentation preferred.
• Experience working with lawyers, C-level executives, and other intermediaries is preferred.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable form.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support all aspects of new deal execution including due diligence, financing modeling, deal structuring, negotiation, investment committee approval and execution.
• Manage third-party due diligence providers.
• Build robust, flexible financial models to support deal underwriting and deal structuring efforts
• Lead/support day-to-day interaction with portfolio companies, including liaison with executive leadership and participation in Board of Director activities.
• Engage with portfolio companies on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in all aspects of the investment team’s new and existing businesses strategic processes and initiatives.

Skills

Accountability/Problem-Solver

Adaptability

Curiosity

Culture/Ambition

EQ/Influence

Quantitative & Presentation Skills

Job description

Equity Group Investments (EGI) is seeking an Associate to join our private equity investment team in Chicago. The role covers origination, operational engagement, and exit support across a broad mix of opportunities, including private and public ownership, equity and debt securities, across industries.

Associates will support all deal stages, including due diligence, financial modeling, memo preparation, and collaboration with executives, portfolio company leadership, and external advisors.