Associate, Private Equity

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Private Equity Vice President | Krystal Growth Partners

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in private equity? Krystal Growth Partners is seeking a highly analytical investment professional to join our dynamic Vancouver-based private equity team. This role offers the opportunity to work across all stages of the investment cycle, with a clear path for long-term career growth.

About Krystal

Krystal Growth Partners (www.krystalgp.com) is a leading boutique private equity firm dedicated to building value with middle market businesses in British Columbia. Headquartered in Yaletown, downtown Vancouver, Krystal currently holds investments in over 15 BC-based businesses. We take pride in our collaborative approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to fostering growth within our portfolio companies.

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate to play a key role in executing and managing direct private equity investments. The position offers significant responsibility, high exposure both internally and externally, and the opportunity to develop your career in a mentorship-driven environment with a flat team structure. You will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of the investment process, from due diligence to exit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Evaluation: Evaluate new business opportunities, conduct market research, and support due diligence efforts.
2. Financial Analysis: Build and maintain financial models to support valuation conclusions and assess debt financing options.
3. Due Diligence: Drive market and operational due diligence activities, analyze competitive landscapes, and develop investment theses.
4. Capital Markets and Financing: Collaborate with lenders and equity investors to gain support for debt and equity investment financing.
5. Portfolio Company Management: Monitor existing investments and contribute to strategic development of the portfolio companies by working closely with their management teams and board of directors.
6. Reporting and Investor Communications: Take an active role in fundraising by overseeing the development of investor materials and managing ongoing reporting materials to meet investor requirements.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

1. CPA or CFA designation is strongly preferred.
2. 1+ years of professional work experience in Investment Banking / Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, or Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence.
3. Robust financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
4. Proficiency with business software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and analytical tools.
5. Excellent communication skills, including an ability to distill complex concepts into clear, concise insights.
6. Ability to manage projects under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
7. Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment.

YOUR PERSONALITY

1. Highly motivated, reliable team player with a strong ambition to build a career in private equity.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-performance culture.
3. Analytic process orientation with the ability to dig into detailed financial and operating information to identify trends, process improvement opportunities, and strategic implications.
4. Collaboration mentality in working with management teams and investment professionals.
5. High intellectual curiosity - energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of business issues.

What We Offer

Krystal Growth Partners offers an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment with competitive compensation (including an opportunity to co-invest). Further, Krystal provides a clear career path with increasing levels of responsibility and a collaborative culture that ensures every team member plays a vital role in value creation.

Compensation

Salary of $80,000 - $100,000, plus an annual bonus.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter as a single PDF document to Ivana Sainovic at isainovic@krystalgp.com. Applications will be accepted until March 21, 2025.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals