Private Equity Associate - Manufacturing & Industrials

Alexander Chapman; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman Ltd. in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Associate to join its investment team focused on middle-market opportunities in industrials and manufacturing. You will work closely with senior investment professionals on new opportunities, financial analysis, and portfolio management.

The role offers significant exposure to deal-making and value creation across the investment lifecycle within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or a comparable transaction-oriented role.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of M&A processes and transaction execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities across the industrials and manufacturing sectors.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, financial modeling, valuation, and returns analysis.
• Perform due diligence, including financial, commercial, and operational assessments.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, presentations, and supporting transaction materials.
• Support transaction execution, including coordination with management teams, investment banks, consultants, and other external advisors.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and growth plans.
• Conduct industry research and market analysis to identify attractive investment themes and potential acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

M&A processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Job description

A leading middle-market private equity firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its investment team in Dallas, Texas. The firm focuses on investing in established middle-market businesses across the industrials and manufacturing sectors, partnering with management teams to drive growth, improve operations, and build long-term value.

The Role

The Associate will play an integral role throughout the investment lifecycle, working closely with senior investment professionals on new investment opportunities, transaction execution, financial analysis, and portfolio company management. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative investment team with significant exposure to deal-making and value creation across the middle market.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities across the industrials and manufacturing sectors.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, financial modeling, valuation, and returns analysis.
• Perform due diligence, including financial, commercial, and operational assessments.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, presentations, and supporting transaction materials.
• Support transaction execution, including coordination with management teams, investment banks, consultants, and other external advisors.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and growth plans.
• Conduct industry research and market analysis to identify attractive investment themes and potential acquisition opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or a comparable transaction-oriented role.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of M&A processes and transaction execution.
• Genuine interest in industrials, manufacturing, and middle-market investing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.