Private Equity Principal
$400k/y-$500k/y
Selby Jenningsa day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Selby Jennings is seeking a Private Equity Principal to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading due diligence, financial analysis, and managing the full investment lifecycle for middle-market companies in the consumer sector.
About the Role
As a Private Equity Principal, you will be responsible for leading due diligence efforts, developing investment theses, conducting financial modeling, and working closely with portfolio companies to drive value creation. You will collaborate with the senior leadership team to refine the firm's investment strategy and support fundraising efforts while building relationships with industry professionals.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a private equity or private investment seat and at least one year of investment banking or management consulting experience.
- Strong financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage transactions from inception to closing.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred:
- MBA or CFA.
- A strategic thinker with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
- Proficiency in financial analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and rapidly growing firm.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of industries and investment opportunities.
Selby Jennings
From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world’s largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring needs: https://www.selbyjennings.com/request-a-call-back
Chicago, IL