CSC Generation · 21 hours ago
Private Equity Senior Associate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omni-channel retail. They are seeking a Private Equity Senior Associate to join their Investments team, responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions while supporting value-creation initiatives across their portfolio of consumer and retail brands.
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Responsibilities
Investment analysis & evaluation
Screen inbound and proprietary opportunities across consumer, retail, ecommerce, and related sectors
Build and refine LBO and returns models, including sensitivity analysis by channel, store fleet, and digital KPIs
Lead market and competitive research to size opportunities and benchmark category performance
Help develop sector theses (e.g., omnichannel retail, outdoor & sporting goods, home, specialty consumer) and maintain target lists
Own day-to-day workstreams on live deals: data requests, model builds, Q&A, and coordination with internal teams and external advisors
Analyze historical and projected financial performance, working capital, unit economics, and store / SKU productivity
Partner with CSC’s functional leaders (merchandising, supply chain, digital, finance, data/AI) to run operational and technology due diligence
Draft investment committee materials: investment thesis, value-creation plan, risks/mitigants, and exit scenarios
Support negotiation of key business terms, including structure, earn-outs, and go-forward management incentives
Help launch 100-day plans and multi-year value-creation roadmaps for newly acquired brands
Track portfolio performance through dashboards and monthly reviews; flag variances and assist operators in course correction
Support initiatives such as pricing and promotion optimization, channel mix improvements, merchandising strategy, store fleet rationalization, and SG&A efficiency
Work with CSC’s AI and analytics teams to embed automation and data-driven decision-making into portfolio operations
Mentor and develop deal team members on modeling, research, and communication
Contribute to internal tools, playbooks, and templates that enhance our investment and operating approach
Qualification
Required
4–7 years of total professional experience, including:
2+ years in investment banking, management consulting, or restructuring/special situations advisory; and
2+ years in private equity, special situations, or principal investing
Advanced financial modeling skills (full LBOs, operating models, returns analysis, debt sizing)
Strong command of accounting, cash flows, and capital structures; comfortable evaluating lender viewpoints
Ability to turn incomplete or messy data into clear insights and recommendations
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with BI tools or SQL/Python is a plus
Meaningful experience running workstreams on live deals (diligence, QofE, legal docs, financing, or integration planning)
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with senior executives and advisors
Comfort operating in lean teams with high ownership
Low-ego, resourceful, and energized by turnaround and 'special situations' environments
Excited to work at the intersection of operations, technology, and investing
Comfortable with ambiguity and high-paced decision-making
Willing to travel to portfolio companies and partners as needed
Preferred
Experience with consumer, retail, ecommerce, or multi-unit businesses strongly preferred
Exposure to distressed / special situations, corporate carve-outs, or complex integrations is a plus
MBA preferred, but not required
Benefits
Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Company
CSC Generation
CSC Generation develops a proprietary technology platform designed to save brands from liquidating.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-27Series E
2021-10-01Series D
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Justin Yoshimura
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-07-19
2025-03-28
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