Private Equity Associate

Private Equity Associate

The Associate will join a private investment firm, in their Denver office. This firm focuses on middle market, acquiring businesses primarily in the business products, business services, healthcare, and information technology sectors. For more information about this firm, please apply to this job.

The Associate will support senior investment professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management functions of the firm. Specific responsibilities include:

• Financial analysis – Create financial models to analyze cash flows, investment returns, and enterprise values for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies
• Investment approval materials – Prepare memos and other approval materials for the Investment Committee
• Industry research – Conduct research on market size, growth prospects, demand drivers, key competitors, etc.
• Third party diligence – Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants)
• Portfolio management – Assist with ongoing monitoring and ad hoc strategic projects for portfolio companies
• Investor relations and fundraising – Compile financial reports and valuation estimates of current portfolio companies for current and potential investors
• Marketing – Provide support and attend industry events, conferences, trade shows, etc.

• 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking with strong modeling skills.
• Private equity experience is a plus, but not required.
• 2-4 years work experience
• Ideally, looking for candidates with deal experience in the lower middle market.
• Bachelor's degree

Salary is competitive, depending on experience. Total cash compensation ranges from $170,000 - $180,000.