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Private Equity Associate
About the Role
The Associate will join a Boston-based private equity firm focused on small and mid-size businesses in the digital infrastructure and technology services sectors. The firm has invested over $2.4 billion in 240 companies in its 35 year history, and is actively deploying capital out of an oversubscribed Fund IX ($314.2M). Their strategy is straightforward: invest in promising founder-owned companies within dynamic industries. They approach opportunities with a "build it" mindset, applying creative structuring and empowering strong leaders to accelerate growth and build long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate will join senior investment professionals in managing deal execution from start to finish and supporting value creation initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:
- Financial analysis - Screen and analyze potential platform and add-on investment opportunities, build financial models, and manage diligence.
- Deal execution - Hands-on management of the full deal lifecycle from screening through market research, diligence, Investment Committee memo creation, execution, close, and post-close value creation.
- Portfolio management - Monitor portfolio company performance and support strategic value creation initiatives.
- Third party diligence - Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants).
Candidate qualifications:
- Superior analytical and financial modeling skills, including comfort with LBO, DCF, and returns analysis.
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree and a track record of strong academic performance.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a lean, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and rigorous attention to detail.
- Exposure to digital infrastructure and/or tech-enabled services is preferred.
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About Soul Equity Solutions
Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.
We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.
This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.