Seed Investment Analyst

SUMMARY

Working as a member of the Sponsor Solutions and Elevate team, focused on direct private equity seeding and stakes transactions, the Analyst will be involved in supporting all aspects of investments, including sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Open to Chicago and NYC based candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual will be involved in the following critical responsibilities:

• Evaluate and execute a broad range of investment opportunities (seeding, staking, co-investments) across all sectors of middle market private equity, with a focus on industrials, manufacturing, services and consumer sectors
• Actively participate in all aspects of financial analysis, valuation, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, and drafting of investment committee memoranda.
• Build and continue to “own” complex fund- and single asset-level financial models for investment evaluation, arranging debt financing and negotiating commercial and legal contracts for potential investments.
• Develop specific knowledge within North American middle market private equity seeding/stakes markets and be aware of market trends and business opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations along with due diligence findings to internal committees and clients.
• Participate in transaction execution, including managing closing and funding logistics.
• Maintain involvement with investment portfolio companies, including regular internal valuations, assisting in the execution of financing transactions, and monitoring investment performance.
• Prepare monthly portfolio performance and pipeline updates for investors
• Assist with the tracking and prioritization of investment opportunities, including maintaining the transaction pipeline.
• Support client relationship and fundraising efforts for the GP Solutions team and manage investor/prospect information requests.
• Assist with special projects (business development, investor relations, etc.) on an as-needed basis

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics with outstanding academic credentials
• 1 - 2 years of professional experience in private equity or investment banking
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Strong financial modeling skills with knowledge of leveraged buyouts and private equity transaction structures
• Exceptional critical thinking, quantitative and analytical skills
• Superior organization, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to work effectively in deal teams, often on several transactions or potential opportunities simultaneously, under tight deadlines
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and work both independently and as a productive member of project teams
• Desire to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization
• High degree of integrity
• Dedicated work ethic and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environment

In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. The candidate will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, they will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.