Associate, Private Equity

Ariel Alternatives • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ariel Alternatives is a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on acquiring high-quality businesses within strong, growing markets. The fund is currently investing out of its inaugural $1.45 billion fund, which has significant remaining dry powder available to invest. The firm targets majority control investments in high-quality B2B services businesses with EBITDA of up to $50 million across sectors benefiting from strong secular tailwinds. The team is lean, with significant opportunity for new associates to scale quickly in a highly entrepreneurial environment, take ownership and make an impact. We are seeking a highly motivated Pre-MBA Associate to support all aspects of the private equity investment process. Responsibilities include supporting the team with executing new platform deals and add-on acquisitions, structuring and implementing value creation strategies and developing new investment thesis areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and have 2+ years of investment banking or private equity experience. We are a growing team that offers significant opportunity for career progression, with each new hire playing a pivotal role in shaping our culture. The firm maintains an inclusive and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to mentorship. This position is based in our New York City office.

Requirements

• High performer with 2+ years in investment banking or private equity
• Bachelor’s degree demonstrating superior academic performance; all majors considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong grounding in modeling, accounting, finance, capital markets and quantitative analysis
• Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting and distilling complex data sets and models to help drive investment decisions
• Solid understanding of debt and equity capital structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated with a strong passion for investing
• Team-oriented yet capable of independent work
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines
• Organized, detail-oriented and adept at multitasking

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct rigorous business diligence, financial analyses, market research and strategic assessments to support informed investment decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals to conduct thorough due diligence, encompassing financial, commercial, operational and legal assessments; help manage 3rd party diligence vendors and lenders; provide qualitative and quantitative support for investment committee memos.
• Help manage, monitor and report on portfolio companies, supporting add-on acquisitions, corporate finance activities, operational initiatives and quarterly reporting.
• Contribute to developing marketing materials and communications for limited partners, co-investors, debt providers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with developing new investment thesis areas with additional impact from sourcing relevant opportunities.
• Make a positive impact by being a supportive team member and effective project manager, fostering a cooperative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Coverage for same-sex partner (domestic or spouse)
• Coverage for children (natural born, step, adopted or foster)
• Fully paid medical insurance that covers fertility treatments, gender affirmation
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account
• Maternity leave at 100% pay (12 weeks)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks depending on tenure)
• Ariel-sponsored educational, training, and recreational activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level