Senior Associate-Deal Execution

Spectrum Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Associate to lead investment transactions independently. The role involves building financial models, analyzing asset performance, and collaborating with teams on strategic decisions. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance, with strong financial modeling skills. This position offers real ownership of projects and visibility to senior leadership in a stable, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for investment and portfolio analysis.
• Support investment materials and internal reporting.
• Analyze asset performance and capital deployment.
• Improve financial processes and analytical tools.
• Collaborate across teams on transactions and ongoing asset management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our client in Houston is looking to hire a Senior Associate with experience who will own and help execute transactions. This role is going to have a higher level of independence and be responsible for working with the junior finance team on transaction modeling, diligence, and reporting.

They'll also be more involved in their strategic efforts in growing the business.

This Senior Associate will essentially help manage deal flow to their landowner-focused origination channel.

Why this role

• Institutional investment platform with long-term capital


• Hands-on exposure to investment analysis, portfolio performance, and strategy


• Lean team with real ownership and visibility to senior leadership


• Real assets/infrastructure focus with PE backing

The opportunity

A well-capitalized infrastructure-focused organization is seeking a Senior Finance Associate to support investment underwriting, portfolio analytics, and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys building models, working with data, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced but stable environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for investment and portfolio analysis


• Support investment materials and internal reporting


• Analyze asset performance and capital deployment


• Improve financial processes and analytical tools


• Collaborate across teams on transactions and ongoing asset management

Profile

• ~5–7 years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance


• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills


• Advanced Excel; PowerPoint experience


• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and deadline-driven