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Investment Team Associate - Industrials

Selby JenningsFoster City, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Associate role offers incredible exposure to senior investment professionals and significant responsibility across the full investment lifecycle within a reputable private equity firm. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills and a passion for company building, with a hybrid work model providing excellent flexibility. Apply now to gain invaluable experience in industrials investing.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingM&A

Job Description

Private Equity Associate - Industrials

Our client is a highly regarded lower middle market private equity firm seeking an Associate to join its Industrials investment team.

The successful candidate will work closely with Principals and Partners across a variety of investment opportunities and portfolio company initiatives. The firm operates with lean deal teams, providing Associates with broad exposure and significant responsibility throughout the investment lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and execute new platform investment opportunities
  • Perform financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis
  • Conduct industry, market, and company due diligence
  • Support transaction execution and deal process management
  • Participate in add-on acquisition sourcing and execution
  • Assist in investment committee materials and presentations
  • Partner with portfolio companies on strategic and operational initiatives
  • Monitor portfolio company performance and support value creation efforts

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of investment banking experience
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
  • Experience supporting M&A transactions and due diligence processes
  • Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic
  • Interest in private equity investing and company building

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive:

  • Direct exposure to senior investment professionals
  • Meaningful involvement across the full investment lifecycle
  • Lean team environment with significant responsibility
  • Strong deal flow and active investment pipeline
  • Exposure to portfolio company strategy and operational initiatives
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing private equity platform

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