SFW is seeking a Private Equity Summer Associate to support its investment team. The individual will be involved in the identification, analysis, and execution of private equity investments. As part of a lean investment team, the Summer Associate will be given a broad range of responsibilities and work with seasoned private equity investors. In addition, the Summer Associate will get the opportunity to work with senior management of portfolio companies on operating and strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate, currently a student at a top-tier MBA program, will have completed at least 2 years of strong performance (ranked at the top of the cohort) at a top-tier management consulting firm or leading investment bank and demonstrate a pattern of excellence, both personally and professionally. The ideal candidate will have:
- Exceptional quantitative skills
- Superb strategic and financial analytical abilities
- A strong desire to learn and willingness to work hard
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong ability to engage with people of all types and backgrounds
- Exceptional integrity
- Excellent academic performance