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Sinclair Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Associate - Private Equity

Hunt Valley, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Sinclair Inc. is a diversified media company seeking a highly motivated and analytical Associate to support their private equity, venture capital, and real estate portfolio. The Associate will execute critical investment activities including deal sourcing, transaction execution, and portfolio monitoring while contributing to the strategic oversight of existing holdings.

Broadcast Media

Responsibilities

Support origination of private equity opportunities through market research, industry analysis, and relationship maintenance with bankers, advisors, and executives; conduct detailed screening and contribute to investment thesis development in alignment with Sinclair Ventures' strategy

Execute comprehensive financial modeling, valuation analysis, and industry research; coordinate and manage financial, legal, operational, and commercial diligence workstreams; interface with third-party advisors; prepare detailed investment committee materials and support senior team in negotiations

Work closely with portfolio company management teams to execute value creation initiatives, including growth strategies, operational improvements, and add-on acquisition support; track performance metrics and KPIs; support board preparation and follow-on investment analysis

Monitor performance of existing private equity, venture, and real estate holdings, maintaining robust reporting and performance tracking systems

Analyze and recommend tactical operational or capital structure adjustments to optimize returns

Coordinate with external managers, operating partners, and real estate teams to identify opportunities and address portfolio company needs

Mentor Associate/Analyst level team members and guide MBA interns in investment processes and professional development

Contribute to internal process improvements across sourcing, execution, and portfolio management functions

Support senior team members in advancing Sinclair Ventures' investment strategy and firm-building initiatives

Utilize AI tools and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency in sourcing, diligence, portfolio monitoring, and reporting processes

Apply data-driven approaches to support investment decision-making and operational improvements

Support implementation of emerging technologies and process optimization initiatives

Qualification

Financial modelingValuation analysisInvestment evaluationData analysis toolsAI applicationsJudgmentLeadershipCommunicationWork ethic

Required

3–6 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or management consulting, with demonstrated exposure to deal execution and financial analysis

Strong ability to evaluate investment opportunities, conduct thorough diligence, and support transaction execution

Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and presentation skills; familiarity with data analysis tools and emerging AI applications

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact effectively with management teams and present to senior stakeholders

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and ability to excel in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment

Sound analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong ethical standards

Bachelor's degree required