Associate - Growth Equity Investing / Mergers & Acquisitions - New York

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the negotiation, structuring, and evaluation of investment transactions.
• Conducting deep business diligence, including leading calls with investment target management teams and their outside advisors/consultants.
• Conducting industry research utilizing traditional finance softwares and Ducera network.
• Preparing investment committee materials, other LP/Partner materials, and other ongoing portfolio management materials.
• Executing complex financial analyses, including valuation models, detailed financial forecasts, investment structure alternatives, monetization alternatives, and others.
• Guiding and assisting portfolio company management teams in executing post-investment value creation.
• Producing analyses and models on leveraged buyouts, discounted cash flows, mergers and acquisitions accretion and dilution, and multiple valuation.
• Preparing memoranda for internal and external use.
• Aiding in the execution and coordination of complex transactions and time-sensitive processes, including due diligence and valuation analysis.
• Drafting client marketing and pitch materials.
• Maintaining active involvement and participation in client facing situations and negotiations.
• Providing mentorship and development to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and team-oriented with excellent leadership records.
• Strong background in financial modeling, finance, and accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Interest in pursuing a career in investing in innovative growth stage companies.
• Knowledge of and experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Additional Information

Expected annualized base salary range: $200,000 – $250,000

Ducera Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, martial or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law.

Ducera Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants.