Job Description
Job Description
A top-tier middle market private equity firm is quietly expanding its investment team and seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its Cleveland office.
This is a true investing seat. You’ll be at the center of deals from day one, working directly with Partners and Portfolio Company leadership on live transactions, value creation initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
What You’ll Do
- Lead financial modeling, LBOs, and return analysis across new platform and add-on acquisitions
- Drive commercial, financial, and operational diligence alongside senior deal professionals
- Prepare IC materials, investment memos, and board-level analysis
- Support portfolio company strategy , KPI tracking, and operational initiatives post-close
- Engage directly with bankers, management teams, lenders, and third-party advisors
- Play an active role across the entire investment lifecycle — sourcing → execution → value creation → exit
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in Investment Banking/M&A in with meaningful deal experience in the Industrials, Business Services, Manufacturing, Consumer sectors.
- Strong LBO and financial modeling skillset
- Sharp commercial judgment and an operator’s mindset
- Intellectual curiosity, low ego, and comfort taking ownership early
- Interest in hands-on private equity
- Relevant ties to Cleveland are a huge plus!
Why This Is Special
- Immediate exposure to live deals and real responsibility
- Flat structure with direct Partner interaction
- Reputation for operational excellence
- Strong culture, long-term orientation, and repeatable fund success
- Competitive compensation + meaningful upside
Job Tags
Work at office, Immediate start,