Private Equity Associate

About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.

About The Role

TheAssociatewill join a private investment firm, in theirBoston, MAoffice. This firm focuses on middle market, acquiring businesses with up to $500M in revenue. The firm focuses on aerospace, consumer products, food/beverage, media/publishing, healthcare, manufacturing, pet products, plastics/packaging, printing, and value-added distribution investments.

Additional Firm Highlights Include

Team size (Deal and Operations): ~10
$790M AUM
Preferred Investment Amount: $15-50M
Preferred Company Valuation: $30-200M
Preferred EBITDA: $4-20M

Key Responsibilities

The Associate will support senior investment professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management functions of the firm. Specific responsibilities include:

Financial analysis – Create financial models to analyze cash flows, investment returns, and enterprise values for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies
Investment approval materials – Prepare memos and other approval materials for the Investment Committee
Industry research – Conduct research on market size, growth prospects, demand drivers, key competitors, etc.
Third party diligence – Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants)
Portfolio management – Assist with ongoing monitoring and ad hoc strategic projects for portfolio companies
Investor relations and fundraising – Compile financial reports and valuation estimates of current portfolio companies for current and potential investors
Marketing – Provide support and attend industry events, conferences, trade shows, etc.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity or credit/lending, with lower middle-market experience a plus.

Personal Characteristics

Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment, work independently, prioritize work effectively, and meet stringent deadlines while maintaining high quality of work standards.

Team player
Self-starter
Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
Outstanding organizational abilities
High attention to detail
Desire to learn

Education

An undergraduate degree is required. Relevant advanced degrees are a plus.

Salary

Salary is competitive, depending on experience.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.