Private Equity Associate Job at Alexander Chapman, Cleveland, OH

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  • Alexander Chapman
  • Cleveland, OH

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,

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