Private Equity Associate Jobs

Periscope Equity is looking for an Associate in their Chicago office to focus on direct buyouts of growth- oriented technology-enabled business services and healthcare services companies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of Investment Banking, Consulting, or Finance experience for a Winter or Summer 2024 start, highly analytical skills, a self-starter mindset, and strong communication skills. This role represents a unique opportunity to join a growing, tight-knit, private equity platform that is built upon a culture of meritocracy, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.

Periscope Equity is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on control investments in technology-enabled service companies across – Digital Infrastructure, Healthcare, Security Solutions, and Business Process Automation. Periscope targets companies that are founder-owned, offer mission-critical products and service offerings, demonstrate a history of sustainable profitability and have known avenues to accelerate growth. In alignment with proven management teams, Periscope seeks to provide operational and commercial support to drive investment returns. For more information, visitwww.periscopeequity.com.

Opportunity Summary: Chicago-based Private Equity firm looking for an Associate (Potential for Multiple Hires) to focus on direct buyouts of growth-oriented technology-enabled business services and healthcare services companies.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate new transaction opportunities and complete Opportunity Assessments

• Work with senior investment professionals on generating new investment theses

• Assist in transaction due diligence and the overall underwriting process

• Spearhead the development of complex financial models, investment committee memorandums, and other pertinent due diligence deliverables

• Monitor portfolio company performance

• Participate with the firm operations team in driving portfolio company operational value creation

• Assist portfolio company management teams with the execution of strategic growth initiatives

• Produce analysis and materials for investor relations

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of investment banking, management consulting, or buyside experience

• Healthcare services and/or business services industry experience a plus

• Solid financial statement, accounting, financial modeling, and valuation skills

• Strong work ethic and exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities

• Highly motivated and entrepreneurial drive

• Ability to manage and handle a wide range of responsibilities as a member of a small deal team

Start Date: Winter or Summer 2024

Location: Chicago

Compensation: Competitive

Program: Two-year position, with a third-year option and potential for career track for top performers (MBA not required for promotion)