Clarendon Capital, LLC · 5 hours ago
Operating Associate/Director – Value Creation Program – WeShip Express
Clarendon Capital is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in transportation, logistics, supply chain, and distribution sectors. They are seeking an Associate to participate in all aspects of the private equity investment lifecycle, working closely with the investment team to prepare materials, conduct analyses, and manage due diligence processes.
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Responsibilities
Prepare investment committee meeting materials, developing and communicating investment theses to senior team members, and conducting detailed valuation analyses to support and inform LOI submission
Owning analyses on new investment opportunities (i.e., investment memos, financial models, returns analyses, market, and company diligence) with relevant oversight
Managing due diligence processes, including coordinating with third parties (e.g. advisors, attorneys, management teams, etc. ) and drafting committee materials
Developing a deep understanding of our portfolio companies and how their performance and outlook are evolving over time
Supporting the financial, operational, and M&A needs of portfolio company management teams in execution of investment theses
Managing lender relationships to address debt-financing alternatives
Support fundraising efforts through building relationships with existing and potential investors, responding to questions, and other requests as needed
Create and maintain deal pipeline database, assisting in the identification and evaluation of potential investment opportunities
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or graduate degree with a strong academic record
2-5 years of investment banking, private equity, corporate development or consulting experience
Willingness to be located in the Washington, D.C. metro area
Past experience and/or interest working with one or more: transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution and industrials sectors
Ability to travel approximately 10-25%, on average
Exceptional financial modeling, written and analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to synthesize thoughts about companies and markets succinctly
Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and capital structure
Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a persistent pursuit of excellence
Self starter with the ability to operate with limited supervision and a strong sense of ownership
High energy, carries and conveys a healthy sense of urgency
Analytical horsepower to coherently distill core problem statements, and then develop robust solutions
A passion for investing and working with companies to drive change and create exceptional value
Outstanding collaborator across all levels
Demonstrated ability and interest in working within a small, entrepreneurial team
Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and work ethic
Preferred
Advanced degree or specialization in finance, accounting, or business (e.g., MBA, CPA, GSRE, CFA)
Proficiency with data analytics tools (PowerBI, SQL, Python, Tableau)