Private Equity Associate

A top-tier middle market private equity firm is quietly expanding its investment team and seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its Cleveland office.

This is a true investing seat. You’ll be at the center of deals from day one, working directly with Partners and Portfolio Company leadership on live transactions, value creation initiatives, and strategic decision‑making.

• Lead financial modeling, LBOs, and return analysis across new platform and add‑on acquisitions
• Drive commercial, financial, and operational diligence alongside senior deal professionals
• Prepare IC materials, investment memos, and board‑level analysis
• Support portfolio company strategy
  , KPI tracking, and operational initiatives post‑close
• Engage directly with bankers, management teams, lenders, and third‑party advisors
• Play an active role across the entire investment lifecycle – sourcing → execution → value creation → exit

• 1–3 years of experience in Investment Banking/M&A with meaningful deal experience in the Industrials, Business Services, Manufacturing, Consumer sectors.
• Strong LBO and financial modeling skillset
• Sharp commercial judgment and an operator’s mindset
• Intellectual curiosity, low ego, and comfort taking ownership early
• Relevant ties to Cleveland are a huge plus!

• Immediate exposure to live deals and real responsibility
• Flat structure with direct Partner interaction
• Reputation for operational excellence
• Strong culture, long‑term orientation, and repeatable fund success
• Competitive compensation + meaningful upside

Associate

Full‑time

Finance

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals