Private Equity Associate - LSP
East Hanover, NJ
Full Time
Leap Brands
Mid Level
Position Overview:
As a Private Equity Associate you will play a pivotal role in fund-level operations, financial analysis, due diligence, and internal collaboration with portfolio companies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across various aspects of private equity, contributing to the success of the fund and maximizing value within the portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Fund-Level Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support fund-level decision-making.
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to assess fund performance.
Due Diligence:
- Lead due diligence processes for potential investments, analyzing market trends and assessing risks.
- Collaborate with external advisors, legal teams, and industry experts to ensure thorough evaluations.
Portfolio Company Collaboration:
- Work closely with portfolio companies to understand their financial performance and operational needs.
- Provide support and strategic insights to enhance the performance of portfolio investments.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for both the fund and portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting.
Operational Optimization:
- Identify opportunities for operational improvement within the fund and portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with management teams to implement efficiency and growth initiatives.
Investor Relations:
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for existing and potential investors.
- Address inquiries and provide information related to fund and portfolio performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to drive fund success.
- Ensure alignment of fund operations with overall business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 2+ of experience in private equity, investment banking, or a related field.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of investment analysis, due diligence, and fund operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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