What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate - Industrials position at Alexander Chapman?
About the Firm
A lower middle market private investment firm focused on industrial services, specialty manufacturing, and infrastructure-adjacent businesses. The firm invests in companies typically generating $5–25M of EBITDA and partners closely with management teams to scale platforms through operational improvements and add-on acquisitions. The strategy is centered on building durable industrial businesses in sectors with recurring demand, pricing power, and clear opportunities for value creation through execution.
About the Role
- Own and build full financial models (LBO, operating models, sensitivities) for live transactions
- Conduct deep, bottoms-up due diligence, including industry mapping, competitive analysis, and commercial assessment of target businesses
- Prepare and present investment committee materials, with direct exposure to senior decision-makers
- Work alongside portfolio company management teams to track performance, analyze KPIs, and drive operational improvement initiatives
- Support add-on acquisition strategy and execution, including target identification, evaluation, and integration planning
- Coordinate with lenders, advisors, and third parties throughout deal execution and portfolio lifecycle
Candidate Profile
- 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a highly transaction-oriented role
- Strong financial modeling capabilities with direct deal experience (this is not a training program)
- Clear interest in industrial / “real economy” investing
- Comfortable operating in a lean, high-accountability environment with significant responsibility early
This role is not a fit for candidates without prior transaction experience or those seeking a purely analytical or passive support role.
Why This Role
- High ownership from day one — small team, direct involvement in live deals
- Exposure to full investment lifecycle, including hands-on work with portfolio companies
- Focus on operationally driven investing, not just underwriting