Our client is a leading lower middle market private equity firm seeking an Associate to join its Industrials team in the Bay Area. The role offers exposure to new investments, add-on acquisitions, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio company initiatives. Working on lean deal teams alongside senior investors, Associates gain meaningful responsibility, hands-on investing experience, and broad exposure within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Private Equity Associate - Industrials Our client is a highly regarded lower middle market private equity firm seeking an Associate to join its Industrials investment team. The successful candidate will work closely with Principals and Partners across a variety of investment opportunities and portfolio company initiatives. The firm operates with lean deal teams, providing Associates with broad exposure and significant responsibility throughout the investment lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and execute new platform investment opportunities
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis
• Conduct industry, market, and company due diligence
• Support transaction execution and deal process management
• Participate in add-on acquisition sourcing and execution
• Assist in investment committee materials and presentations
• Partner with portfolio companies on strategic and operational initiatives
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value creation efforts

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of investment banking experience
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and due diligence processes
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic
• Interest in private equity investing and company building

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive:

• Direct exposure to senior investment professionals
• Meaningful involvement across the full investment lifecycle
• Lean team environment with significant responsibility
• Strong deal flow and active investment pipeline
• Exposure to portfolio company strategy and operational initiatives
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Highly competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing private equity platform