Private Equity Senior Associate
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Raleigh, NC
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Posted March 27, 2026
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- Source, review, and evaluate prospective investment opportunities
- Manage due diligence and deal closing processes, including: company and industry analyses, primary and secondary research, third-party DD management, and prepping/reviewing purchase agreements and related docs)
- Identify, evaluate, and execute both new platform investments and add-on acquisitions
- Support portfolio company management teams with key strategic and operational initiatives
- Conduct financial and operational analyses to form well-supported investment theses
- Work closely with senior investment professionals and management teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Manage communications and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead select add-on acquisitions in partnership with portfolio company leadership REQUIREMENTS:
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Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow within a small, high-performance investment team
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Requirements
- Manage communications and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead select add-on acquisitions in partnership with portfolio company leadership REQUIREMENTS:
- 4+ years of M&A experience: 2+ years of sell-side M&A (investment banking, advisory/consulting, or leveraged lending) and 2+ years of private equity or direct investing experience
- Involvement in at least one completed platform or add-on transaction
- Demonstrated experience with financial modeling (LBOs, operating models) and transaction execution
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver results in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
- Deep interest in investing, portfolio value creation, and developing long-term partnerships with management teams
- Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow within a small, high-performance investment team
Preferred Skills
- Lead select add-on acquisitions in partnership with portfolio company leadership REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow within a small, high-performance investment team
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
- (Not required) – Involvement in at least one completed platform or add-on transaction
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC OVERVIEW: Our client is searching for a 2026 Private Equity Senior Associate based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Senior Associate will support the investment process and meaningfully contribute to all facets of a deal process including; industry research and deal evaluation, financial modeling, valuation analysis, transaction structuring and negotiation, investment committee approval process, pre and post-merger due diligence, portfolio management, and value creation. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Associate role involves performing a wide variety of tasks and analysis in direct support of the team. Specific responsibilities include:
Source, review, and evaluate prospective investment opportunities
Manage due diligence and deal closing processes, including: company and industry analyses, primary and secondary research, third-party DD management, and prepping/reviewing purchase agreements and related docs)
Identify, evaluate, and execute both new platform investments and add-on acquisitions
Support portfolio company management teams with key strategic and operational initiatives
Conduct financial and operational analyses to form well-supported investment theses
Work closely with senior investment professionals and management teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Manage communications and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
Lead select add-on acquisitions in partnership with portfolio company leadership REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
4+ years of M&A experience: 2+ years of sell-side M&A (investment banking, advisory/consulting, or leveraged lending) and 2+ years of private equity or direct investing experience
Involvement in at least one completed platform or add-on transaction
Demonstrated experience with financial modeling (LBOs, operating models) and transaction execution
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver results in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
Deep interest in investing, portfolio value creation, and developing long-term partnerships with management teams
Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow within a small, high-performance investment team
Source, review, and evaluate prospective investment opportunities
Manage due diligence and deal closing processes, including: company and industry analyses, primary and secondary research, third-party DD management, and prepping/reviewing purchase agreements and related docs)
Identify, evaluate, and execute both new platform investments and add-on acquisitions
Support portfolio company management teams with key strategic and operational initiatives
Conduct financial and operational analyses to form well-supported investment theses
Work closely with senior investment professionals and management teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Manage communications and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
Lead select add-on acquisitions in partnership with portfolio company leadership REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
4+ years of M&A experience: 2+ years of sell-side M&A (investment banking, advisory/consulting, or leveraged lending) and 2+ years of private equity or direct investing experience
Involvement in at least one completed platform or add-on transaction
Demonstrated experience with financial modeling (LBOs, operating models) and transaction execution
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver results in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
Deep interest in investing, portfolio value creation, and developing long-term partnerships with management teams
Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow within a small, high-performance investment team