Senior Associate - Private Equity

John Asdell with Robert Half is partnering with a Private Equity Firm in La Jolla that is seeking to hire a Sr. Associate. This role will have the opportunity to work directly with the Investment Director on the full deal life cycle - from business valuation through to transaction execution. This is a very rare opportunity for a candidate that has not seen all phases of the deal process to fill out their entire skill set while working for a stable and growing fund. Ideally the firm is seeking candidates coming from Investment Banking or Private Equity but would also consider candidates coming from a Deals Advisory/Transaction Services practice of a Big4 firm.This person needs to be living in San Diego or planning on moving imminently. Though the role can have some hybrid flexibly, it will be common for this person to be working in person with the Investment Director in the La Jolla office.Responsibilities:Evaluate and analyze a variety of potential investment opportunities across numerous sectors.Conduct comprehensive market analysis and industry research to aid in investment decisions.Develop and present detailed internal investment memos and presentations.Build, maintain, and analyze intricate financial models.Perform valuation analyses utilizing various methodologies such as DCF and LBO.Develop projections for combined balance sheet, cash flow, and P& L.Lead financial due diligence efforts and coordinate with external advisors when necessary.Assess the financial health and potential risks of prospective investment targets.Review and analyze operational data, financial statements, and legal documents.Assist in structuring and negotiating deal terms.Support the execution of investment transactions from start to finish.Collaborate with legal teams on matters of documentation and compliance.Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and provide strategic and financial guidance to their management teams.Prepare and present regular reports on investment performance to stakeholders.

Salary : $150,000 - $250,000