About this position
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Private Equity Associate to join a growing, lower-middle-market private equity investment firm in West Palm Beach, FL.
This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities to executing transactions and supporting portfolio company growth.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in financial modeling, M&A, and investment analysis and is looking to build a long-term career in private equity.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate potential acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence.
- Build and maintain financial models, including three-statement models, LBOs, and transaction valuations.
- Support all stages of the M&A process, from initial screening through transaction closing.
- Prepare investment memorandums, presentations, and materials for investment committee discussions.
- Conduct industry research, market mapping, and acquisition target identification.
- Collaborate with senior investment professionals, management teams, and external advisors.
- Monitor portfolio company performance and support strategic growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A advisory, or corporate development.
- Strong financial modeling skills, particularly three-statement modeling, LBO analysis, and valuation.
- Understanding of M&A transactions, due diligence, and investment evaluation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. xuwmhxw
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
Location and commute
West Palm Beach, FL 33412.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3211991101.