Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Pre-MBA Associate to support all aspects of the private equity investment process. Responsibilities include supporting the team with executing new platform deals and add-on acquisitions, structuring and implementing value creation strategies and developing new investment thesis areas.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and have 2+ years of investment banking or private equity experience. We are a growing team that offers significant opportunity for career progression, with each new hire playing a pivotal role in shaping our culture. The firm maintains an inclusive and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to mentorship.

This position is based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities:

• Deal Screening:Support efforts to evaluate potential investment opportunities.

• Investment Analysis:Conduct rigorous business diligence, financial analyses, market research and strategic assessments to support informed investment decision-making.

• Transaction Execution:Collaborate with senior investment professionals to conduct thorough due diligence, encompassing financial, commercial, operational and legal assessments; help manage 3rd party diligence vendors and lenders; provide qualitative and quantitative support for investment committee memos.
• Portfolio Company Management: Help manage, monitor and report on portfolio companies, supporting add-on acquisitions, corporate finance activities, operational initiatives and quarterly reporting.

• Marketing and Communications:Contribute to developing marketing materials and communications for limited partners, co-investors, debt providers and other relevant stakeholders.

• Thesis Development: Assist with developing new investment thesis areas with additional impact from sourcing relevant opportunities.
• Culture: Make a positive impact by being a supportive team member and effective project manager, fostering a cooperative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience: High performer with 2+ years in investment banking or private equity
• Education: Bachelor's degree demonstrating superior academic performance; all majors considered
• Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong grounding in modeling, accounting, finance, capital markets and quantitative analysis
• Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting and distilling complex data sets and models to help drive investment decisions
• Solid understanding of debt and equity capital structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Attributes:

• Highly motivated with a strong passion for investing
• Team-oriented yet capable of independent work
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines
• Organized, detail-oriented and adept at multitasking

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $135,000 + Bonus

Compliance:

Ariel employees, including the incumbent(s) in this position, are required to: (1) read and strictly adhere to all compliance policies and procedures of the various Ariel entities, as applicable; and (2) work together with their colleagues, including the CCO, to resolve compliance issues.