Private Equity Associate

Title: Private Equity Associate (Confidential)

Position Type: Full-time

Firm Type: Lower Middle Market

Industry Focus
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Business Services / Industrial & Specialty Manufacturing / Value-Added Distribution

Our client is an established private equity firm based in Milwaukee investing in control-oriented buyouts of founder- and family-owned businesses and corporate carve-outs. The firm partners closely with management teams to execute strategic initiatives and scale portfolio companies through operational improvement and add-on acquisitions.

The firm is seeking a high-caliber Associate to support the investment team through the full deal lifecycle: screening, diligence, execution, and portfolio support.

• Evaluate new investment opportunities and develop investment theses
• Build and maintain LBO and operating models (returns, sensitivities, financing cases)
• Coordinate due diligence with third-party providers (QoE, tax, legal, commercial, insurance, etc.)
• Prepare investment committee materials and internal memos
• Support transaction execution (LOI → close), including financing process support
• Assist with portfolio initiatives: KPI tracking, board materials, add-on M&A support

• 1–3 years of Investment Banking (M&A / Lev Fin / Industrials / Business Services) and/or Corporate Development with deal ownership
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction process understanding
• Strong judgment, executive communication, and ability to work in a lean team

• Exposure to LMM sponsor buyouts
• Sector interest in packaging, manufacturing/industrial, engineered products, or business services
• Strong work ethic, low ego, high accountability