Private Equity Associate - Full Lifecycle, Early Ownership

Selby Jennings; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Baltimore is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. The role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, including deal evaluation, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio company support.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals in a lean, collaborative environment with significant responsibility from day one.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of investment banking experience
• Strong M&A transaction execution experience
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong intellectual curiosity

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze potential investment opportunities across a variety of industries
• Build and maintain complex financial models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence
• Participate in transaction execution, including coordinating with management teams, lenders, advisors, and other stakeholders
• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and supporting analyses
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with value creation initiatives
• Support ongoing portfolio management and strategic projects

Skills

Investment banking experience

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Valuation

Communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

Selby Jennings in Baltimore is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. The role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, including deal evaluation, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio company support.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals in a lean, collaborative environment with significant responsibility from day one.