Private Equity Senior Associate

Selby Jennings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks a Private Equity Senior Associate to join its growing investment team. This role offers exposure across the entire investment lifecycle and the chance to contribute to a rapidly developing platform in a founder- and operator-led environment.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years of private equity or related investing experience and strong financial modeling, due diligence, and execution capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of private equity or related investing experience.
• Prior Private Equity Senior Associate experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating and executing lower middle market transactions.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, due diligence and deal execution skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a builder mentality.
• Excellent communication with management teams, investors, and advisors.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and evaluating lower middle market investment opportunities.
• Leading or supporting transaction execution and due diligence.
• Portfolio company monitoring and value creation.
• Fundraising and collaborating on firm strategy.
• Partnering with leadership and investors for growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Investment analysis

Independent work

Job description

Private Equity Senior Associate | Charlotte, North Carolina

An emerging lower middle-market private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Senior Associate to join its growing investment team. This is a unique opportunity for a Private Equity Senior Associate to become part of a firm in its formative stages and work directly alongside an accomplished investor with a proven track record of building and scaling successful investment platforms.

The firm takes a generalist investment approach, partnering with founder-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses across a variety of industries. Leveraging a differentiated sourcing strategy and a strong network of executives, operators, and investors, the team focuses on identifying attractive opportunities and supporting management teams as they execute their growth objectives.

For professionals looking to move beyond a traditional institutional environment, this role offers a Private Equity Senior Associate the opportunity to gain exposure across the entire investment lifecycle while helping build a rapidly growing investment platform in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ideal Private Equity Senior Associate will bring strong analytical capabilities, sound investment judgment, and a desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where individual contributions have a meaningful impact.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Ideal opportunity for a Private Equity Senior Associate seeking greater responsibility and visibility
• Join a firm at an inflection point and help build the platform from the ground up
• Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing private equity and investment hubs in the Southeast
• Significant exposure to sourcing, transaction execution, portfolio management, fundraising, and firm strategy
• Direct interaction with firm leadership, investors, company executives, and business owners
• Opportunity for a Private Equity Senior Associate to develop a well-rounded investing skillset in a lean and entrepreneurial environment
• Accelerated professional development compared to many traditional private equity opportunities
• Clear long-term growth trajectory for a high-performing Private Equity Senior Associate

Ideal Background

• 4-7 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, growth equity, transaction advisory, or a related investing role
• Prior experience as a Private Equity Senior Associate is preferred
• Experience evaluating and executing lower middle market transactions
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to help build a differentiated investment platform
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with management teams, investors, and advisors

This opportunity is ideal for a Private Equity Senior Associate looking for greater responsibility, direct mentorship, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing lower middle market private equity firm in Charlotte, North Carolina.