Private Equity Senior Associate/ Vice President

Selby Jennings; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Associate or Vice President to join a growing lower middle market investment team. You will source and evaluate platform and add-on opportunities, lead financial and operational due diligence, and manage transaction execution from LOI through closing.

The role focuses on investments across Industrials, Manufacturing, and Business Services, with portfolio initiatives and value creation to drive growth. Strong modeling, communication, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher inFinance/Economics/Business.
• MBA and/or CFA preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence experience.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate platform and add-on investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and underwriting analysis.
• Lead commercial, financial, and operational due diligence efforts.

Skills

Financial modeling

LBO analysis

Due diligence

Deal execution

Portfolio monitoring

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

MBA

CFA

Tools

Excel

Job description

A growing lower middle market investment firm that is looking to add a Senior Associate or Vice President to its investment team. The firm invests in founder-led and family-owned businesses across the Industrials, Manufacturing, and Business Services sectors and is seeking an experienced investor to help lead transactions and portfolio initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate platform and add-on investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and underwriting analysis.
• Lead commercial, financial, and operational due diligence efforts.
• Manage transaction execution from LOI through closing.
• Prepare investment committee materials and investment recommendations.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value creation initiatives.
• Assist with add-on acquisitions, integration planning, and strategic growth projects.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-building initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA and/or CFA preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or a related investment role.
• Strong transaction experience, including financial modeling, LBO analysis, due diligence, and deal execution.
• Experience evaluating and monitoring lower middle market investments and portfolio companies.
• Background in Aerospace, Defense, Government Services (ADGS), industrials, or related sectors preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and investment memorandum writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with strong leadership potential and a collaborative mindset.