Associate, Private Equity Advisory

Kingfish Group•Austin, TX

3d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Kingfish Group is a private equity firm that invests at the intersection of people, ideas, and capital, with a focus on deep relationships with operating executives. The firm has two core business segments: private equity investment and advisory services for PE sponsors. They emphasize finding talented individuals and providing them with the freedom to innovate and outperform, ensuring each person contributes to firm strategy and goals with extensive feedback. The firm prides itself on assembling high-performing teams to achieve ambitious goals. Associates at Kingfish Group work closely with private equity firm partners, acting as an extension of their deal teams. They evaluate investment opportunities and advance portfolio company initiatives. This role involves building relationships with industry executives, synthesizing information into key insights for investment decisions, managing projects to deliver high-impact results, and leading internal initiatives to improve team processes and strengthen the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of experience within consulting or financial services
High EQ with advanced written/ verbal communication skills, executive presence and an ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Thoughtful in asking questions and pursuing answers, excited to learn
Breaks down complex problems and solves them in creative ways
Effectively identifies key insights and presents insights
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with tight timelines
Team player that takes initiative to improve the team and the firm

Responsibilities

Build relationships with industry executives and align them to support the team throughout the investment process
Guide our research team as they identify industry executives and other primary information relevant for a particular investment opportunity
Lead calls with industry executives, serving as the primary point of contact and ambassador for the firm
Synthesize information and translate into key insights that support investment decision making
Analyze industries, markets and competitive landscapes to better understand investment opportunities
Perform primary diligence as needed alongside executive advisors throughout the deal process
Identify key insights from information and recommendations gathered from conversations with industry executives and research
Manage project plans and deal timelines, working closely with senior leaders at our private equity partners to ensure our work is focused on the highest priorities and maximum impact
Create and deliver high quality presentations and memoranda for our Partners as well as Kingfish leadership (e.g. primary diligence deliverables, executive spec documentation, and Kingfish Investment Committee discussions)
Lead company-wide initiatives that improve how we do our work and make us a stronger team.