Brentwood Associates seeks to hire Associates who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter and collaborative team member who can function in an entrepreneurial atmosphere with minimal supervision. Strong analytical background including both finance and accounting skills, excellent communication skills and a high level of maturity are essential.

If you are more experienced than the position summaries below suggest, please still reach out as we are always seeking to meet exceptionally talented individuals for future opportunities within our firm or portfolio.

Company Overview:

Brentwood Associates is a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm with a 30 year history of investing in middle-market growth-oriented consumer and technology-enabled business services companies. Since 1984, Brentwood’s dedicated private equity team has invested in over 50 portfolio companies with an aggregate transaction value of over $6 billion. With significant experience in both investing and brand building, Brentwood is a value-added partner for entrepreneurs and senior management teams building world-class companies, with a focus on buyouts, growth equity investments and minority recapitalizations. For more information about Brentwood, please visit www.brentwood.com.

Position Summary:

Associates play a critical role as part of our investment team, working closely with both senior and junior deal professionals and portfolio company management teams on value creation initiatives. They will be responsible for all aspects of the investment, due diligence and portfolio management processes. This position is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to take on a wide set of responsibilities and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Play a lead role in originating and closing deals
• Generate a robust pipeline of actionable opportunities that align with Brentwood's target investment criteria
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research-driven investment thesis
• Development of additive network, including ownership of 4-5 deep sector relationships
• Proven ability to understand the financial, strategic, and operational drivers of businesses
• Ability to accurately analyze the financial profile of businesses
• Effective oversight of development of detailed financial models (operating and returns)
• Ability to thoughtfully present and defend findings during senior level Investment Committee discussions
• Ability to create complex transaction / security structures for various situations
• Lead role quarterbacking diligence - is a strong steward of diligence in line with Brentwood’s internal processes
• Develops comprehensive diligence plans in line with Brentwood internal guidance
• Manages 3rd party resources and financing processes
• Effective communication to Investment Committee throughout, communicating updates and being transparent with findings
• Ability to develop management team relationships
• Implement governance best practices and drive Board initiatives
• Board-level involvement with portfolio companies
• Develop additive banker and/or strategic relationships to facilitate exits
• Plays an active support role recruiting talent to the firm