Private Equity Associate or Sr Associate - Pittsburgh

Soul Equity Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

An established investment firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate or Senior Associate to join their Pittsburgh office. This role involves supporting senior professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management for lower middle-market businesses across various industries, including industrials and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the private equity sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in investment banking or private equity required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create financial models to analyze cash flows and returns.
• Prepare investment approval materials for the Investment Committee.
• Conduct industry research and support investor relations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Investment Sourcing

Due Diligence

Portfolio Management

Industry Research

Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Relevant Advanced Degrees

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Private Equity Associate or Senior Associate

About the Role

The Associate or Senior Associate will join an established private investment firm, in their Pittsburgh office . This firm focuses their investments in lower middle market businesses, investing in the several industries including industrials and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate will support senior investment professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management functions of the firm. Specific responsibilities include:

• Financial analysis - Create financial models to analyze cash flows, investment returns, and enterprise values for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies
• Investment approval materials - Prepare memos and other approval materials for the Investment Committee
• Industry research - Conduct research on market size, growth prospects, demand drivers, key competitors, etc.
• Third party diligence - Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants)
• Portfolio management - Assist with ongoing monitoring and ad hoc strategic projects for portfolio companies
• Investor relations and fundraising - Compile financial reports and valuation estimates of current portfolio companies for current and potential investors
• Marketing - Provide support and attend industry events, conferences, trade shows, etc.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity or credit/lending, with lower middle-market experience a plus.

Personal Characteristics

Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment, work independently, prioritize work effectively, and meet stringent deadlines while maintaining high quality of work standards.

• Team player
• Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational abilities
• High attention to detail

Education

An undergraduate degree is required. Relevant advanced degrees are a plus.

About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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