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Private Equity Associate

Selby Jennings
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Title: Private Equity Associate

Company Summary: A Lower-middle Market Private Equity firm in the Raleigh/Durham area is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its dynamic and growing team. The firm invests in lower middle market opportunities within the professional services and manufacturing industries. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a lean, highly active investment platform, with significant responsibility, hands-on deal experience, and exposure to the full investment lifecycle.

The Private Equity 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 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
  • 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 the professional services, industrials, manufacturing, and business services space.

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

Salary : $160,000 - $180,000

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