THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

The Private Equity firm, founded in 2019, specializes in software and technology companies. With over 30 years of experience, they focus on accelerating value creation through a partnership-oriented approach. They target software businesses with revenues <$100m and invest $50M to $150M per company. They closed Fund 2 at $580M in December 2023, following Fund 1 at $312M in 2021. They are looking for an associate to join their team.

VISION

What does success look like in this role?

• Thrive in a close-knit, small-deal team environment
• Active role as a key team member and contributor in helping the firm source and execute new investments and create value within portfolio companies

THE ROLE

The day-to-day role for this position will include the following tasks:

• Conduct industry research, due diligence, and analysis on investment targets
• Analyse and demonstrate in-depth understanding of the business models, operations, financial performance, strengths, and opportunities of potential investment targets
• Build and present financial models and forecasts
• Assist in preparing investment memorandums
• Present analyses and investment theses to the Investment Committee as an active participant in firm meetings
• Work directly and actively with portfolio companies on value creation objectives
• Identify and source potential investment opportunities and network with founders and management teams

KEY SELLING POINTS OF THE ROLE

• Recently raised a significant second fund with "dry powder" for investments
• Strong senior leadership from prestigious firms
• Clear focus on software and technology, providing exposure to attractive companies and end markets
• Young and growing firm with direct access to senior investment professionals and meaningful deal reps / experience

KEY CHALLENGES FOR THE ROLE

• Smaller firm environment with significant responsibilities across all aspects of private equity investing
• Multi-faceted role requiring multitasking and collaboration with senior team members

YOUR BACKGROUND

The successful individual will be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in financial modeling, investment management, private equity, or management consulting
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills (experience with PowerBI/Tableau is a plus, not required)
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter with a passion for software/technology

YOUR CHARACTERISTICS

• Driven to achieve goals and excel
• Passionate about technology and software
• Acts with integrity and humility
• Committed to excellence in all tasks
• Treats others with dignity and respect at all times
• Humble and self-motivated

LOCATION

Boston, MA

Raw Selection is an executive search firm working exclusively with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Europe & North America.

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