A Lower Middle Market Private Equity firm in Washington DC is adding an Associate/Senior Associate to their investment team as they begin investing out of their 2nd fund in Q1 2023. They partner with transportation and logistics companies to provide capital to help businesses maximize their full potential. You will be an integral part of the investment team and will have exposure to all aspects of the investment life cycle.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain deal pipeline database, assisting in the identification and evaluation of potential investment opportunities
- Prepare investment memoranda, developing and communicating investment theses to senior team members, and conducting detailed valuation analyses to support and inform LOI submission
- Create financial models, forecasts, and returns analysis
- Conducting and managing preliminary and post-LOI due diligence efforts and execution of transactions with all parties involved (due diligence providers, consultants, legal counsel, investors, management teams, etc.)
- Managing lender relationships to address debt-financing alternatives
- Supporting the financial, operational, and M&A needs of portfolio company management teams in execution of investment theses
- Support fundraising efforts through building relationships with existing and potential investors, responding to questions, and other requests as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree with a strong academic record
- 2-5 years of investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or consulting experience
- Past experience and interest working with one or more transportation, logistics, supply chain and distribution sectors
- Willingness to be located in the Washington, D.C. metro area
- Ability to travel approximately 10-25%, on average
