Private Equity Senior Associate - Industrials

Alexander Chapman; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cleveland-based investment firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its investment team focused on lower middle market manufacturing investments. Candidates should have 2–3 years of investment banking and private equity experience, strong financial modeling skills, and demonstrate an ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment. This position involves evaluating and executing investments, building financial models, and supporting negotiations. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of investment banking experience.
• 2–3 years of private equity experience.
• Experience evaluating lower middle market companies.
• Experience evaluating lower middle market companies preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, due diligence, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute control investments.
• Build financial models.
• Support deal structuring and negotiation.
• Work closely with management teams to drive value creation initiatives.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with ongoing strategic execution.

Skills

Investment banking

Private equity

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Communication

Value creation initiatives

Communication

Lean Entrepreneurial Environment

Job description

A Cleveland-based private investment firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its investment team, focused on lower middle market manufacturing investments.

Candidate Profile

• 2–3 years of investment banking experience plus 2–3 years of private equity experience
• Strong transaction experience with closed deals
• Background in industrials is a plus
• Experience evaluating lower middle market companies preferred
• Strong financial modeling, due diligence, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute control investments in lower middle market manufacturing businesses
• Build detailed financial models and conduct comprehensive financial and operational due diligence
• Support deal structuring, negotiation, and preparation of investment committee materials
• Work closely with management teams to drive value creation initiatives
• Monitor portfolio company performance and assist with ongoing strategic execution