Distressed Private Equity Analyst Jobs in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California

Excellent analytical and communications capabilities; organizational discipline; attention to detail

Identifying new flagship investments in B2B software by prospecting and driving relationships with executives across numerous vertical and horizontal technologies

Managing and driving strategic M&A opportunities for existing portfolio companies

Developing and executing on investment theses within enterprise software

Conducting proprietary market research within enterprise software

Expanding K1's relationship network with key industry contacts

You will collaborate with finance teams at portfolio companies to create quarterly and annual budgets

You will work collaboratively with deal teams, finance, accounting, legal and operations teams at K1

You are adaptable, results-oriented, and have an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

You have excellent analytical, strategic, and implementation skills

You have 0-3 years experience

You will present potential investments to K1’s Investment Committee alongside deal team members

Excellent analytical and communications capabilities; organizational discipline; attention to detail

Identifying new flagship investments in B2B software by prospecting and driving relationships with executives across numerous vertical and horizontal technologies

Managing and driving strategic M&A opportunities for existing portfolio companies

Developing and executing on investment theses within enterprise software

Conducting proprietary market research within enterprise software

Expanding K1's relationship network with key industry contacts

Top performer within peer group in the following areas: qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, finance, business judgment, and attention to detail

0-2 years prior experience, ideally in investment banking or similar

Very strong written and oral communication skills

Superior Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required

Sourcing, assessment and tracking of new investment opportunities

Market research and investment thesis development

Access and Experience to some or all the following data sources (IBIS, CapitalIQ, Pitch Book, etc.)

Excellent analytical, research, organizational, written and oral communication skills

While the position is unpaid, we will offer the following:

Screen investment opportunities and evaluate fit with the fund’s investment criteria

Identify investment opportunities, including industry, company and stakeholder research

Contribute to marketing research, content, and origination

Prepare presentation materials and offering memoranda

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with marketing, web-based platforms and technology preferred

Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop preferred

Develop, create, analyze and present complex financial models including cash flow projections, waterfall calculations and sensitivity analysis

Assist in the preparation of internal and external investment committee presentation packages

Building relationships within the firm and with management teams, as well as with external advisors and industry experts

Drafting and presenting oral and written materials to management and investors

Prior consumer experience is not a requirement for this position.

Learning and following the dynamics of the consumer industry

Identifying attractive investment themes and opportunities

Extensive analysis on potential investments, including in-depth financial modeling

Strong technical skills: experience creating DCFs, LBOs, managing multiple work streams and creating high caliber marketing materials and presentations

Detail oriented and comfortable working with clients or senior management

Sector knowledge in all or some of the subvertical covered in our portfolio

Advanced valuation, mathematical and analytical skills coupled with strong attention to detail

At least 2-3 year in Investment Banking or at least 1 year in private equity

Capable of working independently but also as part of a dynamic team in a fast-moving environment

·Excellent M&A/corporate finance modeling skills.

MUST HAVE: Prior 2-4 years of prior investment banking analyst experience at an established investment bank.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, economics, finance, economics, or similar degree from a top college; MBA a plus but not required.

·Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting, and business in general.

·Strong problem-solving capability and analytical skills.

Source investment transactions and build investment thesis around innovative platforms ideas.

Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills in Excel (e.g., company-specific valuation, market models, etc.)

Portfolio management, deal sourcing, and career development

Is organized, with strong communications skills, a self-starter and able to work in a collaborative team environment

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies and skills:

An advanced scientific degree (PhD or MD) from a top university

Possesses a strong analytical acumen

3+ years of law firm or in-house paralegal experience, with a preference for experience within the funds / investment management space

Manage entity formation and maintenance processes

Experience with basic aspects of corporate governance

Serve as record keeper and source of information for the client

Maintain central database to coordinate organization of entity documentation, transaction closing documents, transaction structures, key contractual obligations and recurring deadlines

Maintenance of firm-wide officer slates and signature blocks

2+ years of Cash Management / Treasury experience

BS in Business, Accounting or Finance

Excellent computer skills, including Advanced Excel but not limited to creating charts, macros, and pivot tables.

Assist with excel bank account reconciliations

Preparation of weekly cash position and supporting schedules

Preparations and/or review of budgets

Based in NYC - willing to go into office 4x a week

1-3 YOE in Investment Banking, M&A Transactions, or Financial Advisory

Looking to enter the PE space and learn

Assisting in the production of key financial analysis and investment deliverables, * including financial models, investment memos, and recommendations

Supporting the due diligence, valuation, and execution effort for new acquisitions

Performing ad-hoc analysis for existing portfolio companies, developing theses and prospective transactions

oriented, has extensive corporate finance product and industry knowledge, and has expertise in structuring and

private equity groups, investment banks, financial intermediaries, financial advisors, consultants and management

and portfolio management efforts. 

experience and some exposure to leveraged finance, or 3) completion of an investment banking corporate

Analyst - Private Equity Sponsor Finance Group

providing corporate finance solutions to companies owned by private equity firms. Its loan commitments are in the

Work with portfolio company management teams and Boards of Directors on various initiatives to drive value and earnings growth

Strong accounting, finance, modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills supported by a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Manage and coordinate the pipeline of deal opportunities

2-4 years of experience in public accounting, investment banking, transaction services, or private equity

Support investments team in sourcing new opportunities

Review investment opportunities and prepare memos for the Investment Committee

1-2 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or management consultancy, preferably with M&A experience

Work with portfolio company management teams and Boards of Directors on various initiatives to drive value and earnings growth

Strong accounting, finance, modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills supported by a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Manage and coordinate the pipeline of deal opportunities

Support investments team in sourcing new opportunities

Review investment opportunities and prepare memos for the Investment Committee

Assist in the management of the Private Equity portfolio of the defined benefit plan

3+ years of experience in a Finance, Accounting, Business or related role

Participate and assist in manager and strategy research as needed

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business or a related field

Experience with PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis and presentations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid foundational technical skills - finance, accounting, modeling, and data analytics

Current Investment Banking Analyst or Associate. Experience on transactions in the consumer services / business services sectors is a plus

Responsibilities of the new hire will include but not be limited to, the following:

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and personal attributes:

Performing initial review of transaction opportunities and discussing with senior members of the investment team

Leading construction of detailed financial models and valuation analyses

Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to private equity owners and senior management

Generate and screen new investment ideas independently and along with Senior Portfolio Managers for potential investment

Manage various processes that help us identify which securities to buy or sell

Manage and coordinate various routine tasks with interns and participate in mentoring program

2-5+ years' experience with a top I-banking, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, or Consulting Firm (McKinsey, Bain, or BCG)

Highly proficient Excel modeling capabilities

Assist in the management of the Private Equity portfolio of the defined benefit plan

3+ years of experience in a Finance, Accounting, Business or related role

Participate and assist in manager and strategy research as needed

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business or a related field

Experience with PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis and presentations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Distressed private and public companies

Debt restructuring & work-outs / turnarounds

distressed private and public companies

debt restructuring & work-outs / turnarounds

Knowledge of financial markets or derivatives products are a plus, but not a requirement.

BA/BS required, with a preference for degrees in engineering, mathematics, finance, and/or computer science

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complexity concisely to a diverse range of client audiences

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and programming concepts are essential; experience with Python, SQL Server, VBA, and virtualization (Docker) are a plus

Excellent attention to detail and ability to improve processes.

Familiarity with technology and comfort in using it to find innovative and efficient solutions to analytical problems

Manage portfolio data collection process across companies

2+ years experience in iBanking, public accounting deals or audit groups, or FP&A within financial services

Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally

Serve as an authority on portfolio company financials and valuations

Develop new processes and reports to drive efficiency across the operations team; create and disseminate custom reports

Ability to communicate, build relationships and work effectively across all levels

2-3 years experience in public accounting, FP&A or finance

Manage portfolio data collection process across designated companies

Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally

Serve as an authority on portfolio company financials and valuations

Develop new processes and reports to drive efficiency across the operations team; create and disseminate custom reports

Ability to communicate, build relationships and work effectively across all levels

· Superior analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including direct financial modeling experience and other Microsoft Office suites applications

· Data analysis skills using Power BI, Tableau or similar a plus

Expected base salary range (based on experience): $80,000 - $110,000

· Support investment/operating teams in executing both portfolio-wide and portfolio company-specific strategic initiatives

· Continuously evaluating processes and procedures, implementing best practices where applicable

- Experience with gathering business requirements and writing functional specifications.

- Private equity experience in investment banking.

- 5 to 7 years' experience working in the financial industry in a technology role.

- Experience with partnership accounting/Alternative investmentspreferred.

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