LOCATION:

Dallas, TX

OVERVIEW:

Our client is searching for a 2025 Private Equity Associate based in Dallas, TX. The Associate will support the investment process and meaningfully contribute to all facets of a deal process including; industry research and deal evaluation, financial modeling, valuation analysis, transaction structuring and negotiation, investment committee approval process, and pre and post-merger due diligence.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate role involves performing a wide variety of tasks and analysis in direct support of the team. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist in the management of all aspects of investment evaluation and execution, including meetings with management, oversight of 3rd-party advisors, and discussions with financing sources
• Lead industry, business, and financial diligence efforts
• Lead transaction structuring and modeling efforts
• Work with portfolio company management teams to monitor performance; identifying and driving value-creation initiatives post-close

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity
• Exceptional analytical skills, including quantitative analysis and complex modeling skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Independently holds self to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and forthrightness
• Highly motivated and entrepreneurial; possessing a high degree of personal initiative