Private Equity Associate at Soul Equity Solutions in Washington, DC
- Company: Soul Equity Solutions
- Location: Washington, DC
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $200-220k total compensation
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
The Associate will join a middle-market private equity firm with offices in Chicago and the Washington D.C. metro area. Our client focuses on distribution, logistics, or industrial and business services sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded firm which p…
Job description
- The Associate will join a middle-market private equity firm with offices in Chicago and the Washington D.C. metro area. Our client focuses on distribution, logistics, or industrial and business services sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded firm which prides itself on its collaborative, dynamic culture and close partnerships with founder-owned businesses.
Responsibilities
- The Associate will support senior investment professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management functions of the firm. Specific responsibilities include:
- Financial analysis – Create financial models to analyze cash flows, investment returns, and enterprise values for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies
- Investment approval materials – Prepare memos and other approval materials for the Investment Committee
- Industry research – Conduct research on market size, growth prospects, demand drivers, key competitors, etc.
- Third party diligence – Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants)
- Portfolio management – Assist with ongoing monitoring and ad hoc strategic projects for portfolio companies
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, with lower middle-market experience a plus.
- An undergraduate degree is required.
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment, work independently, prioritize work effectively, and meet stringent deadlines while maintaining high quality of work standards.
- Team player
- Self-starter
- Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
- High attention to detail
Skills
Required
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Industry research
- Third party diligence facilitation
- Portfolio management
- Work independently
- Prioritize work effectively
- Team player
- Self-starter
- High attention to detail
Benefits
- $200-220k total compensation
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About Soul Equity Solutions
Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.