Alexander Chapman
Private Equity Associate (Cleveland)
Alexander Chapman, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44101
A top-tier
middle market private equity firm
is quietly expanding its investment team and seeking a
Private Equity Associate
to join its Cleveland office.
This is a
true investing seat.
Youll be at the center of deals from day one, working directly with Partners and Portfolio Company leadership on live transactions, value creation initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
What Youll Do Lead
financial modeling, LBOs, and return analysis
across new platform and add-on acquisitions Drive
commercial, financial, and operational diligence
alongside senior deal professionals Prepare IC materials, investment memos, and board-level analysis Support
portfolio company strategy , KPI tracking, and operational initiatives post-close Engage directly with bankers, management teams, lenders, and third-party advisors Play an active role across the
entire investment lifecycle
sourcing
execution
value creation
exit
Qualifications 13 years of experience in
Investment Banking/M&A
in with meaningful deal experience in the Industrials, Business Services, Manufacturing, Consumer sectors. Strong LBO and financial modeling skillset Sharp commercial judgment and an
operators mindset Intellectual curiosity, low ego, and comfort taking ownership early Interest in
hands-on private equity Relevant ties to Cleveland are a huge plus!
Why This Is Special Immediate exposure to
live deals and real responsibility Flat structure with direct Partner interaction Reputation for
operational excellence Strong culture, long-term orientation, and repeatable fund success Competitive compensation + meaningful upside
middle market private equity firm
is quietly expanding its investment team and seeking a
Private Equity Associate
to join its Cleveland office.
This is a
true investing seat.
Youll be at the center of deals from day one, working directly with Partners and Portfolio Company leadership on live transactions, value creation initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
What Youll Do Lead
financial modeling, LBOs, and return analysis
across new platform and add-on acquisitions Drive
commercial, financial, and operational diligence
alongside senior deal professionals Prepare IC materials, investment memos, and board-level analysis Support
portfolio company strategy , KPI tracking, and operational initiatives post-close Engage directly with bankers, management teams, lenders, and third-party advisors Play an active role across the
entire investment lifecycle
sourcing
execution
value creation
exit
Qualifications 13 years of experience in
Investment Banking/M&A
in with meaningful deal experience in the Industrials, Business Services, Manufacturing, Consumer sectors. Strong LBO and financial modeling skillset Sharp commercial judgment and an
operators mindset Intellectual curiosity, low ego, and comfort taking ownership early Interest in
hands-on private equity Relevant ties to Cleveland are a huge plus!
Why This Is Special Immediate exposure to
live deals and real responsibility Flat structure with direct Partner interaction Reputation for
operational excellence Strong culture, long-term orientation, and repeatable fund success Competitive compensation + meaningful upside