Private Equity Associate - Summer 2027
Selby Jennings · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
The opportunity is with a leading lower middle market private equity firm focused exclusively on software, technology-enabled services, and digital infrastructure-related businesses. The firm partners with founder-led and entrepreneur-owned companies, leveraging a collaborative and operationally focused investment approach to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value. Associates receive significant responsibility from day one and work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the entire investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Analyze prospective investment opportunities across software and technology-enabled sectors
- Build financial models, including LBO, operating, and valuation models
- Conduct industry, market, and competitive landscape research
- Coordinate and review third-party due diligence findings
- Prepare investment committee materials and presentations
- Support buyout, growth equity, and add-on acquisition transactions
- Participate in management meetings and diligence sessions
- Assist in negotiating transaction terms and documentation
- Monitor deal processes from initial screening through closing
- Track portfolio company financial performance and operational metrics
- Assist with strategic initiatives and growth projects
- Evaluate potential acquisition opportunities for portfolio companies
- Support value creation efforts alongside management teams
- Monitor key trends across software and technology markets
- Maintain and develop relationships with intermediaries and industry participants
- Assist in sourcing and evaluating proprietary investment opportunities
- Develop investment theses across targeted technology subsectors
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, consulting, or a related field
- Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
- Genuine interest in software and technology investing