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Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate

Selby Jennings
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

Title: Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate

Company Summary: A Washington DC-based private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate to join its dynamic team. The firm specializes in lower-middle market investments across a diverse range of industries. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a lean, highly acquisitive team, offering early and significant responsibility, hands-on deal experience, and exposure to all aspects of the investment process.

The Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate will be responsible for:

  • Execution of broader market and industry research
  • Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and returns analysis for various investment targets
  • Take point on due diligence processes
  • Monitor existing investment portfolio
  • Assisting the team with operating/portfolio company work

The Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate should have the following qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience performing M&A with a reputable middle market or lower middle market bank; related transaction advisory consulting experience will also be considered
  • 1-2 years of Private Equity experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Superior financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills (there will be a modeling test)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional work ethic
  • Prior experience or interest in sectors such as business services, industrials, manufacturing and/or consumer

If you are interested in the Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate role, then please don't wait to apply.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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