Selby Jennings Hiring for Private Equity Associate Job at Washington, DC Full Time

Company Summary: Our client, a Washington DC- Baltimore based Private Equity firm, is seeking to add a Private Equity Associate to their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to get in close to the ground floor of a rapidly growing firm while gaining a tremendous amount of hands-on transaction & operational experience.

The Private Equity Associate will be responsible for:

• Taking point on the development of financial modeling as well broader industry research
• Creation of investment memoranda, underlying analysis, and investment decisions
• Assisting with the structuring and negotiations of the acquisition and disposition of various investment targets
• Work directly with executive leadership of acquired companies to drive the professionalization and profitability of their organizations

The Private Equity Associate should have the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of investment banking experience (specifically M&A or LevFin) with a reputable middle market or bulge bracket bank. Previous operational experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top tier university
• An interest in a hands-on, collaborative approach to investing and business as well as ability to multi-task and collaborate in team efforts
• Self-motivated and good work ethic with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Possesses excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Must be willing to work on-site in the DC-Baltimore area