Blacklock Group are partnered with a leading, technology focused private equity firm who are looking to add an associate to their team.
Responsibilities
The associate will support senior team members in all aspects of the deal process, from investment screening and evaluation to due diligence, deal execution and portfolio management.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Screen, evaluate and analyse investment opportunities with the purpose of forming independent views on the attractiveness of the opportunity
Take primary responsibility for financial modelling including valuation and sensitivity analysis to identify competitive differentiation and understand drivers of future growth
Support elements of the due diligence process including working with third-party providers
Assist in the preparation of internal written materials and support the presentation of investment recommendations to the Investment committee
Work closely with portfolio companies including providing ongoing support and analytics as well as monitoring the financial results and investment performance
Lead research into key areas and identify investment themes and opportunities
Represent the firm at various industry events and conferences
Perform other responsibilities related to executing the investment mandate of the fund
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of investment banking, private equity, or other finance/investing experience. The candidate should be able to illustrate a high level of technical and analytical acumen combined with a genuine interest in investing in the Technology space.
Other specific qualifications include:
Demonstrated analytical and financial modelling skills including an understanding of deal structuring and financing
Proven transaction experience
Excellent writing and communication skills and a proven ability to produce high quality
presentations and deliverables
Entrepreneurial, self-starting personality with ability to quickly integrate with a small team and work collaboratively
Dedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership