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This range is provided by H&P Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr H&P is representing a leading middle-market private equity firm based in New York City, focused on investments across the industrials, business services, and consumer sectors. My client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Private Equity Associate to support their investment team in evaluating, executing, and managing investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, financial modeling experience, and a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Investment Sourcing & Evaluation: Assist in identifying and sourcing new investment opportunities within the industrials, business services, and consumer sectors by conducting market research and supporting outreach efforts. Due Diligence: Lead financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and the preparation of investment memos and presentations. Financial Modeling & Analysis: Build and maintain complex financial models to support deal evaluation, including discounted cash flow (DCF), leveraged buyout (LBO), and comparable company analysis (CCA). Deal Execution: Support the investment team in executing transactions from initial negotiation through closing, including working with legal and advisory teams to facilitate transaction structuring and documentation. Portfolio Management: Assist in managing and monitoring portfolio companies by providing analytical support for operational improvements, performance tracking, and strategic initiatives. Industry Research & Market Insights: Conduct detailed industry and market research within the firm’s target sectors to identify trends, potential investment themes, and competitive dynamics. Presentation & Reporting: Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders, including investment committees and senior management. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Experience: 2-4 years of experience in private equity or investment banking with exposure to deal execution and financial modeling. Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques (LBO, DCF, comparable company analysis). Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and deliver clear, actionable insights. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality presentations and reports. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Sector Knowledge: Prior experience or strong interest in the industrials, business services, or consumer sectors is preferred. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Finance Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals #J-18808-Ljbffr H&P Executive Search

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