Pre-MBA PE Associate
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Base Salary Range$90,000-$120,000-
Contract TypeFull-Time
Job Reference41630
TitlePre-MBA PE Associate
FIRM
Founded in 2000, our client is a middle market private equity firm focused on buyout investments in the tech-enabled business services, education services, media services and communications sectors. The firm is investing out of its fourth fund and has managed over $1.2 billion in private equity commitments since inception. The firm is operationally focused and partners with executives to develop compelling investment strategies. Our client targets companies with EBITDA between $3 - $15 million and has successfully executed 35 platform acquisitions and over 130 add-ons since inception.
POSITION:
Founded in 2000, our client is a middle market private equity firm focused on buyout investments in the tech-enabled business services, education services, media services and communications sectors. The firm is investing out of its fourth fund and has managed over $1.2 billion in private equity commitments since inception. The firm is operationally focused and partners with executives to develop compelling investment strategies. Our client targets companies with EBITDA between $3 - $15 million and has successfully executed 35 platform acquisitions and over 130 add-ons since inception.
POSITION:
The firm is seeking to add a pre-MBA Associate with a minimum of 1-3 years of investment banking, private equity, and/or management consulting experience. The primary responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating and executing new investment opportunities, including due diligence, market analysis, financial modeling, and debt financing
- Supporting strategic initiatives of existing portfolio companies, including M&A, financing, budgeting, and business development
- Interacting with the firm’s executive network, portfolio company management teams, bankers, lenders, and third-party advisors
- Industry research & market analysis, including generating investment theses on potential new sectors for investment
REQUIREMENTS:
Deal teams are lean and typically consist of two to three investment professionals, requiring Analysts and Associates to take on a broad set of responsibilities and be extremely proactive. Hustle and grit are a must. Potential candidates should possess the following:
- 1-3 years of investment banking, private equity and/or management consulting experience
- Experience in M&A and/or one of the firms focus sectors (listed above) is preferred but not required
- Exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic
- Proven track record of commitment and success both professionally and academically
- Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment
TIMING & DURATION: Immediate start.
COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary and performance bonus.
GEO: Philadelphia or Charleston
COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary and performance bonus.
GEO: Philadelphia or Charleston