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Private Equity Associate

Soul Equity Solutions
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Private Equity Associate | Boston, MA

About The Role

The Associate will join a middle-market private equity firm in their Boston, MA office. Our client focuses on business services, healthcare services, and manufacturing, investing $40-$60M in businesses with EBITDA of at least $5M. Fund IV closed in November 2023 and was oversubscribed at $456M. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded firm which prides itself on its collaborative, dynamic culture and close partnerships with founder-owned businesses. Additional firm highlights include:

  • Team size (Deal and Operations): ~13
  • $1.2B AUM
  • Preferred Investment Amount: $40-60M
  • Preferred Company Valuation: $30-200M
  • Preferred EBITDA: $5M

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The Associate will support senior investment professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management functions of the firm. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Financial analysis - Create financial models to analyze cash flows, investment returns, and enterprise values for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies
  • Investment approval materials - Prepare memos and other approval materials for the Investment Committee
  • Industry research - Conduct research on market size, growth prospects, demand drivers, key competitors, etc.
  • Third party diligence - Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants)
  • Portfolio management - Assist with ongoing monitoring and ad hoc strategic projects for portfolio companies

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, leveraged finance or management consulting, with lower middle-market experience a plus.

Personal Characteristics

Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment, work independently, prioritize work effectively, and meet stringent deadlines while maintaining high quality of work standards.

  • Team player
  • Self-starter
  • Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
  • High attention to detail

Education

An undergraduate degree is required.

Compensation

200-220k all-in

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About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC-based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.

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.

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