Private Equity Associate - Industrials

Alexander Chapman
Houston, TX

About the Firm

A lower middle market private investment firm focused on industrial services, specialty manufacturing, and infrastructure-adjacent businesses. The firm invests in companies typically generating $5–25M of EBITDA and partners closely with management teams to scale platforms through operational improvements and add-on acquisitions. The strategy is centered on building durable industrial businesses in sectors with recurring demand, pricing power, and clear opportunities for value creation through execution.


About the Role

  • Own and build full financial models (LBO, operating models, sensitivities) for live transactions
  • Conduct deep, bottoms-up due diligence, including industry mapping, competitive analysis, and commercial assessment of target businesses
  • Prepare and present investment committee materials, with direct exposure to senior decision-makers
  • Work alongside portfolio company management teams to track performance, analyze KPIs, and drive operational improvement initiatives
  • Support add-on acquisition strategy and execution, including target identification, evaluation, and integration planning
  • Coordinate with lenders, advisors, and third parties throughout deal execution and portfolio lifecycle


Candidate Profile

  • 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a highly transaction-oriented role
  • Strong financial modeling capabilities with direct deal experience (this is not a training program)
  • Clear interest in industrial / “real economy” investing
  • Comfortable operating in a lean, high-accountability environment with significant responsibility early


This role is not a fit for candidates without prior transaction experience or those seeking a purely analytical or passive support role.


Why This Role

  • High ownership from day one — small team, direct involvement in live deals
  • Exposure to full investment lifecycle, including hands-on work with portfolio companies
  • Focus on operationally driven investing, not just underwriting

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