Senior Private Equity Associate — Growth & Transactions

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

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.