Private Equity Associate

A leading middle-market private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in Dallas, Texas. The role provides meaningful exposure across the full deal life-cycle and the opportunity to work closely with senior investment professionals. The firm partners with founder-led and lower middle-market businesses across a range of industries, with a particular emphasis on technology and industrial services. Associates benefit from a collaborative, analytical, and entrepreneurial environment where they play a direct role in evaluating new investments and supporting value-creation initiatives within portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive financial and valuation models, including LBOs, operating models, and scenario analyses.
• Support all aspects of due diligence financial, commercial, operational, and industry-specific across technology, industrial, and other generalist sectors.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and materials for internal discussions and investment committee review.
• Conduct market mapping, industry research, and assist in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Work closely with portfolio company leadership teams on performance tracking, operational improvements, and value-creation initiatives.

Qualifications