What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate position at Amberjack Capital Partners?
About Amberjack Capital Partners
Amberjack is a Houston-based private equity firm focused on lower middle market buyouts in the Critical Infrastructure Services sector. Often the first institutional investor alongside successful business owners, Amberjack has a particular focus on supporting high performing companies generating $5 million to $25 million of EBITDA and undertaking transformative initiatives. Since formally launching in 2020, Amberjack has raised over $800 million of committed capital and is actively seeking new investments in our core target end markets of Critical Infrastructure Services, Waste & Environmental Services and Industrial Services.
Role Overview
The Associate will be a key member of the Amberjack investment team, working closely with senior professionals and portfolio company executives. The Associate will support all aspects of the investment process, including platform and add-on acquisitions, industry research and portfolio company monitoring / value creation. This role requires a self-starter with a high degree of technical proficiency, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across the deal lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Modeling / Analysis: Construct and maintain detailed three-statement models and adjacent financial analyses for prospective and existing investments.
- Due Diligence: Coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes, managing external advisors (legal, tax, commercial, etc.) and synthesizing data room information.
- Investment Memoranda: Draft high-quality investment committee materials, including screening memos and final deal recommendations.
- Market Research: Conduct primary and secondary research to evaluate industry trends, competitive landscapes and specific target companies.
- Portfolio Support: Monitor portfolio company performance through monthly financial reviews and assist in the execution of strategic value-creation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, transaction advisory services, corporate development or other finance-oriented fields.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint functionality; strong command of the Microsoft Office suite.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
- Competencies:
- Self-starter with ability to work autonomously in a lean team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for executive-level reporting.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet tight deal deadlines.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and corporate finance.