What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate (Summer 2026) position at Selby Jennings?
A leading Private Equity firm based out of Atlanta, GA, is launching its on-cycle recruiting for Summer 2026. The firm specializes in investing in the business services, technology, and software verticals specifically within the emerging lower-middle market. They pride themselves on the culture they have built so far and currently hold very aggressive growth plans for the next few years.
The team is very eager to keep growing the team and believes the ideal candidate is someone who brings diverse thinking, a mission-driven mindset, and excitement to roll up their sleeves and help them build the future within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Sourcing, outreach, pipeline management, and screening of new investment prospects
- Financial modeling of investment opportunities
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Investment due diligence and execution
- Participation in internal investment committee conversations and external company calls / meetings
- Assisting in financial reporting and investor communication
Qualifications
- Top-tier college degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting is preferred but not required
- Two to three years of investment banking, financial services, or consulting experience (technology experience preferred)
- Superior modeling, problem-solving, analytical, and research skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to interact thoughtfully with portfolio company management teams
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet demanding deadlines
- Ties to Atlanta or the Southeast
Salary : $125,000 - $135,000
