Private Equity Senior Associate and Vice President - Boston
Boston, MA, United States
Private Equity Senior Associate and VP
Meet Soul Equity a NYC-based, boutique, woman-owned executive search firm passionately dedicated to elevating Middle Market Private Equity Firms, independent sponsors, and family offices across the United States. As a specialized boutique firm, Soul Equity exclusively focuses on the unique hiring needs of the Private Equity middle market.
At Soul Equity, we recognize the critical impact of making the right match. We believe that the success of a business is intrinsically tied to the individuals who drive it forward. Our focus on outcomes is unwavering because we understand that finding the right person is not just a hiring decision; it's an investment in the company's bottom line.
About the Role
Our client is an actively growing, prestigious boutique private equity firm based in Boston, MA . The firm focuses on middle market investments and is industry agnostic. This is a great team of hard-working professionals who love what they do and work in a collegial environment.
The firm is seeking to hire an Sr. Associate or VP to join their deal team. As a Sr Associate/VP, you will be an integral part of the investment team, leading all aspects of deal execution and deal structuring.
Responsibilities :
Will be a leader of the transaction team, managing and leading various workstreams simultaneously
Demonstrates the ability to run all portions of the deal process: deal origination, modeling, due diligence, execution, and exit
Demonstrates an ability to analyze business plans, communicate an investment thesis and effectively negotiate an LOI.
Demonstrates an ability to understand complex financial modeling including sensitivity analysis to support potential investment opportunities. Can effectively compare financing sources (including sensitivity analyses) to select optimum provider and capital structures.
Assists in preparation and presentation of investment recommendations to the firm's Investment Committee
Be an effective coach to junior staff and share firm best practices (modeling, deal process, etc.)
Demonstrates ability to participate in and occasionally lead negotiations on behalf of the firm for new investments dealing with partnership arrangements, financing agreements, and other project contracts which impact the project return
Establishes and maintains relationship with industry, trade and professional organizations to enhance visibility of the firm and its portfolio companies in the marketplace
Demonstrates ability to manage a network of contacts for due diligence and deal flow generation.
Identifies new market segments for potential investment and work with the business development team to identify and engage target companies
Demonstrates ability to bring deal flow to the firm.
Effectively work with portfolio company management teams for all aspects of deal process and post-closing.
Capable of reviewing portfolio company valuations
Conducts market research to assess a company's growth potential
Capable of representing the firm as a board member of portfolio companies.
Qualifications:
Strong academic credentials
Ability to review and interpret financial statements with an advanced understanding of accounting
Mature, responsible and motivated; complement existing private equity transaction team
Highly analytical, with a bias toward supporting claims with data
Previous transaction experience on either the buy or sell side
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Clear, concise business writing skills
Previous lower middle market private equity a plus
Investment banking background highly preferred
Previous work experience of 8+ years
Salary and Growth
Salary is competitive, depending on experience. The firm continues to grow and your growth with the firm is unlimited.
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.
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