What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Associate (Private credit in media & entertainment) position at MEP Capital?
About MEP Capital
We are long-term investors focused on unique opportunities across the media & entertainment industry. We provide debt and equity financing through funds committed by our limited partners, which include institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Our flexible mandate helps rightsholders and businesses accelerate growth or solve liquidity and working capital challenges. MEP Capital is active in film, TV, music, video gaming, book publishing, live experience, sports, and digital media segments.
Opportunity
In-person or hybrid opportunity for an ambitious aspiring investment professional to get immediately plugged into live deals and portfolio management within a fast-growing investment firm specializing in the media and entertainment industry. Looking for fast learners, independent thinkers and doers, not talkers or delegators!
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely on sourcing, analyzing, and executing debt and equity investments across the media industry
- Perform financial analysis and modeling, conduct comprehensive investment due diligence, prepare investment memos, research industry dynamics, etc.
- First filter on new deals
- Support portfolio companies on various initiatives
- Support operations team on accounting and investor relations matters
- Assist with special projects and internal ad hoc requests as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2-3 years experience in one of: investment banking, private equity, private credit, corporate finance
- Self-starter in an entrepreneurial setting and small team environment
- No-job-too-small attitude; no ego
- Interest or experience in the media industry and respect for creative talent-led businesses
- Fluent with GAAP financial statement analysis and financial modeling
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.
In-person or hybrid