Private Equity Associate Job at Selby Jennings, Chicago, IL

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  • Selby Jennings
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview: We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Associate to play a key role in our investment and portfolio management activities. This position will allow for the associate to be charged as deal captain and provide substantial interaction with senior investment professionals and important stakeholders within our portfolio companies. The successful candidate will benefit from significant career advancement opportunities, as we are committed to fostering growth and promoting from within.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with senior team members to identify, manage, and assess new investment opportunities.
  • Developing detailed financial models, including conducting valuation and financial analysis.
  • Leading transaction due diligence efforts and liaising with external advisors.
  • Supporting the preparation of investment materials for Investment Committee review.
  • Delivering strategic and operational support to portfolio companies, including initiatives focused on revenue and EBITDA growth, financial reporting, and potential add-on acquisitions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
  • At least 2 years of experience at a top-tier investment bank or consulting firm.
  • Strong self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and in PowerPoint.
  • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to adapt to and excel within our firm's culture.
  • Outstanding communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Experience in managing third-party advisors and stakeholders in high-pressure situations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently while understanding when to seek guidance from others.
Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

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