What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate, Technology position at Alexander Chapman?
Overview
A private investment firm is seeking a highly motivated Private Equity Associate to join its Technology investing team. The role will focus on the technical execution and analysis of private equity investments in technology-driven businesses. The Associate will be a core member of lean deal teams, supporting the investment lifecycle from initial screening through portfolio monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Engineering: Build, maintain, and sensitize complex three-statement financial models, LBO models, and returns analyses (IRR/MOIC).
- Deal Execution: Support all aspects of the transaction process, including coordinating third-party diligence providers (legal, tax, commercial) and organizing data rooms.
- Investment Analysis: Conduct deep-dive fundamental research on sub-sectors within technology (SaaS, Fintech, etc.) to identify and screen potential targets.
- Reporting & Memoranda: Draft high-quality investment committee memos and presentations that clearly articulate investment theses and risk-mitigation strategies.
- Portfolio Support: Assist in the ongoing monitoring of portfolio company performance, including preparing quarterly valuation materials and tracking key KPIs.
- Market Mapping: Maintain a proactive "pulse" on the tech landscape to support senior professionals in sourcing and thematic research.
Qualifications:
- 2–3 years of experience (typically finishing a 2-year Analyst program) in Investment Banking, Growth Equity, or a top-tier Consulting firm.
- Technical Mastery: Advanced Excel skills with a proven ability to build "from scratch" LBO and operating models.
- Sector Interest: A demonstrated passion for technology-enabled businesses and an understanding of tech-specific metrics (e.g., CAC/LTV, Churn, ARR growth).
- Academic Excellence: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with a strong GPA in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative field.
- Process Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deal timelines.