Company Description: Sterling Investment Partners is a leading private equity firm that has been building leading middle-market companies for over 30 years with a highly experienced, cohesive team of senior investment professionals. Sterling focuses on control investments in value-added distribution and business services, acquiring businesses that the firm believes have strong, sustainable competitive advantages and significant opportunities for value creation. Over its history, Sterling has completed over 280 transactions, representing over $34 billion in aggregate value. Sterling was recently recognized as a Founder Friendly Investor by Inc.com. For more information, visit www.sterlinglp.com.
Private Equity Associate (Immediate Hire)
Associate Program Overview: Sterling is seeking outstanding individuals to join its Greenwich, Connecticut-based team as Associates. These Associates will take an active role in the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and financing of transactions, and will assist with the monitoring of Sterling’s portfolio investments. Associates will work on small deal teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. As such, they will have frequent interaction with the most senior members of the team, as well as with the senior management of Sterling’s portfolio companies, and be expected to take on significant responsibilities within deal teams. Associates will be exposed to a wide variety of companies and industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct market and company research in support of Sterling’s investment activities.
- Perform financial analysis, including valuation and modeling, to assess potential investments.
- Perform due diligence in connection with the evaluation of investment opportunities, including of industry trends and competitive dynamics.
- Draft clear and concise investment memoranda for internal and external parties.
- Participate in the ongoing management and monitoring of Sterling’s investment portfolio.
- Liaise with third parties, including lawyers, accountants, consultants, and investment bankers.
- Prepare and undertake additional projects as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Requires a BA or BSc degree.
- ~2 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or other relevant fields.
- Strong understanding of accounting and finance.
- Financial modeling and analysis proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of motivation, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.
