Analyst/Associate

Carmelina Capital Partners ( www.carmelina.com ) is looking to hire an Analyst/Associate to join its private equity investment team in Los Angeles, CA. Carmelina invests in lower-middle-market companies with leading market positions, strong management teams and discernible growth drivers. Scope and Responsibilities The Analyst/Associate will participate in all transaction functions and portfolio management activities, function as an integral part of a close-knit group of investment professionals, play a key role in acquisition diligence, assist in analyzing investment opportunities and play a role in structuring and negotiating prospective investments in target companies.

Responsibilities will include:

Writing comprehensive investment memoranda setting forth the firm's investment thesis, identifying investment risks, competitive market assessments and returns variance analysis Coordinating the firm's due diligence process, including communicating with advisors, organizing/analyzing due diligence materials and managing information flow among relevant transaction participants and capital sources Traveling to companies to perform on-site due diligence and traveling to various industry conferences Building financial models, performing valuation analysis and recommending capital structures to finance structured buyout transactions and/or recapitalizations Participating in raising debt financing for prospective and current portfolio companies Assisting portfolio company operations and working with management teams at portfolio companies to help with financial reporting, strategy development and other key business initiatives Requirements Successful candidates will possess: Unquestionable integrity, credibility, character, good judgment and internal drive An understanding and desire to support the needs of business owners, executives and other business partners in high-growth environments 1 - 3 years of prior experience in investment banking, accounting/valuation or private equity Solid knowledge of corporate finance, M&A transactions, accounting and capital markets Advanced financial modeling skills applicable to corporate finance transactions, including highly developed Microsoft Excel proficiency Advanced presentation development skills, including strong PowerPoint proficiency Persuasive and critical thinking with an acute ability to communicate in written and verbal forms Ability to communicate complex information in easy-to-understand, direct language; comfortable interacting with senior business executives Comfort with small office and execution-oriented environment An attention to detail and a healthy sense of urgency in getting work done right the first time Start Date / Tenure The start date will be in Summer/Fall 2026. This is an open-ended position, and strong performers should expect increased future responsibility and significant advancement within the firm. Resumes Please submit all resumes to recruiting@carmelina.com.