What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate position at Selby Jennings?
A $1.5 Billion AUM Buyout Private Equity fund located in Los Angeles, California that operates in the Software space is looking to add on an Associate or Experienced Associate to their 35 person team (10 on investment team currently). They are actively investing out of their 2nd fund valued at over $600 million that has been half way deployed and have plans for the 3rd fund to be raised in 2025 with a value of over $1 billion. The team is looking for an Investment Banker with multiple years of experience, or an individual who is currently a PE Associate looking to start over, to come in and join the team. Additionally, the firm offers a career track style opportunity within the organization and a competitive first year compensation package. Start date varies between now and summer 2025.
Private Equity Associate Responsibilities:
- Diligence and execute private equity investment opportunities and transactions across various industries
- Investment sourcing and evaluation including building and managing sourcing channels, deal flow, and helping prioritize transaction pipeline.
- Financial modeling including analysis of financial statements, valuations, returns, and competitive ratios
- Create investment presentations and transactions memos regarding new investment opportunities
- Evaluate and monitor the ongoing performance of portfolio company investments
- Participate in fund raising presentations and marketing
Private Equity Associate Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of Investment Banking experience (ideally has received Associate Promotion)
- Would also look at experienced Associates who meet the above but also have 1 year of buyside experience
- Experience in software/tech
- Strong GPA from a top university
- Exceptional modeling and analytical skills
- Ability to speak on tech companies currently in the market
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- A desire to live and work in Los Angeles.
If you are looking to transition into Private Equity or for a new challenge, please apply!
Salary : $260,000
