Overview
Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a middle-market private equity generalist firm with a strong track record of performance and returns, to hire an Associate. The Associate will be a part of a diverse team of highly talented investment professionals allowing for high exposure and visibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required with a strong record of academic success
- 1-3 years of investment banking at an investment bank required
- Strong modeling, analytical, valuation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to key internal / external stakeholders
- Must have a team-player attitude and a desire to work on a wide range of projects
- Desire to live in Dallas, TX. (If not from Dallas, Texas ties strongly preferred)
Responsibilities
Building and maintaining financial and operational modelsConducting due diligence on new potential investments and their associated industriesTransaction-related activities include strategic operational analysis, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and financing of platform and add-on transactions, as well as the implementation of operational improvements post-closeDrafting investment committee presentation materialsDrive operational improvements and strategic initiativesDrive evaluation of prospective add-on acquisition targets and execute add-on transactionsAssisting with portfolio company operations and reportingAdditional responsibilities on an ad hoc basisSeniority level
AssociateEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
FinanceIndustries
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsJ-18808-Ljbffr