Logo
Alexander Chapman

Private Equity Associate - Consumer, Industrials & Business Services (Washington

Alexander Chapman, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20022

Save Job

A leading private equity firm based in

Washington, DC

is seeking a

First-Year (1st-Year) Private Equity Associate

to join its investment team. This is a

rare opportunity

to step into a lean, entrepreneurial, and highly selective platform where Associates take on

true investor responsibilities

from day one.

The firm focuses on

industrials, business services, and consumer

investments, with a track record of partnering with exceptional management teams and driving long-term value creation.

What Youll Do

Play a meaningful role across the

full deal lifecycle , including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, investment memos, and portfolio value creation Work closely with Partners and senior leadership in a

non-layered, apprenticeship-style environment Lead deep sector research across core verticals (industrials, business services, consumer) Support strategic and operational initiatives within portfolio companies, collaborating directly with management teams Contribute to investment theses, deal structuring, and long-term strategy development

What Were Looking For

24 years of investment banking experience

(ideally in

industrials, business services, consumer , or as a strong generalist) Exceptional analytical and financial modeling abilities Strong deal exposure and demonstrated understanding of M&A processes Highly driven, intellectually curious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment Outstanding communication skills and the ability to present complex analyses clearly

Why This Opportunity

Join an

elite, high-conviction investment team

with strong historical performance Work directly with seasoned investors

not buried under layers Step into a role offering

significant responsibility, visibility, and career acceleration Exposure to diverse deal flow and high-impact portfolio work Competitive compensation and an accelerated upward trajectory for top performers