Associate, Direct Private Equity

BCI•New York, NY

2d•$147,500 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Private Equity Early Talent Program and unlock your potential as a driven and capable professional in the investment industry. In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the investment process, from sourcing and screening potential targets, to conducting thorough due diligence, executing transactions, and monitoring portfolio companies. In this position you will have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the top professionals in the private equity industry. This is a full-time opportunity based at our NYC office, located in the GM Building at 767 Fifth Avenue. We are looking to hire immediately. Associates play an integral role in the entire lifecycle of private equity investments. They have a key role in investment research and investment strategy development and work within deal teams to evaluate investment opportunities and present recommendations to the investment committee. This work includes rigorous analysis, financial modeling, and collaborating with outside professionals such as strategic partners, investment bankers, consultants, and lawyers to conduct due diligence, prepare investment committee materials, and support deal execution. Following an investment, Associates remain involved with portfolio companies by monitoring performance and supporting management or strategic partners on value-creation initiatives, such as follow-on M&A, financings, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree, distinguished by academic achievement
2-5 years of relevant experience in areas such as private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate development, or equivalent experience
Strong skills in financial modeling, analysis, valuation, and research
Solid business acumen and judgement
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, organized, strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Valid work authorization in USA

Responsibilities

Sourcing and screening potential targets
Conducting thorough due diligence
Executing transactions
Monitoring portfolio companies
Investment research and investment strategy development
Evaluating investment opportunities and present recommendations to the investment committee
Rigorous analysis, financial modeling
Collaborating with outside professionals such as strategic partners, investment bankers, consultants, and lawyers to conduct due diligence, prepare investment committee materials, and support deal execution
Monitoring performance of portfolio companies
Supporting management or strategic partners on value-creation initiatives, such as follow-on M&A, financings, and strategic initiatives