Private Equity Analyst

3 days ago


Miami FL United States Skyharbor Capital Partners Full time

Miami-based private investment firm is currently accepting applications for a full-time private equity Analyst.  This position is designed to be a 2-3-year apprenticeship program with a high degree of mentoring, responsibility and potential for career advancement at our firm.  Candidates are expected to live and work in Miami, Florida.


ABOUT SKYHARBOR CAPITAL


Skyharbor Capital is a private investment firm financially backed by several family offices and successful industry executives. ​We specialize in acquiring established profitable, service-based companies that help improve people’s lives. Our strategy is to identify and acquire legacy services companies and then transform them into highly scalable technology-enabled businesses. This includes converting non-technology service-based businesses into technology-driven companies and/or converting legacy software companies into SaaS companies. The firm’s founders have worked on Wall Street for over 20 years as investment bankers, private equity investors, and CEOs of multiple companies. 


RESPONSIBILITIES


As the head Analyst at our firm, you will have the opportunity to work directly for the Managing Partners and be responsible for managing routines relating to deal origination, company research, and financial modeling while assisting with due diligence, M&A transaction execution and portfolio company operations. 


As an Analyst, you will be accountable for the following ongoing responsibilities:


(1) Managing our deal sourcing/origination process for both proprietary and broker channels

(2) Conducting company-level due diligence and industry-level research and analysis

(3) Building and maintaining Excel financial models (historical, pro-forma, DCF, LBO)

(4) Coaching and managing interns to help you achieve the desired output for the firm


TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS (IQ)


-         Screen through information to prioritize investment opportunities based on pre-established criterion

-         Gather, organize, manipulate, and convert disparate information into structured CRM data

-         Conduct financial analysis, build historical and pro-forma financial statements (IS, BS, CF)

-         Think critically to identify trends, prepare and present conclusions from your analysis

-         Build, maintain and troubleshoot complex Excel financial models and manipulate structured data

-         Draw rational conclusions in a fast-paced environment while self-managing a high-volume workflow

-         Maintain attention to detail and accuracy while multi-tasking and shifting priorities


SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (EQ)


-         Adaptable to rebalance workload and workflows based on changes in stages of M&A deals

-         Communicate confidently and effectively with brokers, investment bankers and CEOs/CFOs

-         Comprehend high-level objectives and collaboratively create and optimize ongoing procedures

-         Maintain a sense of urgency to respect deadlines and appreciate transaction milestones

-         Distinguish between brainstorming of new ideas and reprioritizing existing routines

-         Self-motivated, able to work independently and be dependable in a remote team setting


CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS (ATTITUDE)


-         Coachable, attentive, supportive, loyal, cooperative, humble

-         Friendly, enthusiastic about business and life, encouraging of others

-         Composed, patient, dependable, deliberate, responsive

-         Process-oriented, thorough, diligent, organized, systematic

-         Willing to do whatever it takes to get things done without reluctance

-         Hungry to learn and able to accept candid feedback without getting offended

-         Comfortable with repetitive tasks and maintaining ongoing routines


EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS


-         Bachelor degree from a competitive school (Master degree is beneficial, but not required)

-         Completion of 2+ years of continuous work experience within management consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, corporate development, audit/assurance, equity research, or strategic planning

-         Prior experience with middle-market M&A is highly preferred, but not required


COMPENSATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES


Compensation includes starting base salary with performance-based salary increases, transaction bonuses, and co-investment in acquired companies. Analysts will receive meaningful senior-level training/mentorship and will have the ability to play a significant role in executing live M&A transactions.   Top performers will be eligible for promotion to Associate after 2-3 years. As an Associate you will also become eligible for participation in carried interest, and senior positions at portfolio companies.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


In order to receive a response and be invited for an interview for this position, please submit your resume with an attached cover letter (including written responses to the following) no later than November 15:


(1) Why you are pursuing a career in private equity?

(2) When you look back at your career and life so far, what are you most proud of and why?

(3) What specific training would you like to receive during the next 2-3 years of your career?

(4) What do you believe were the characteristics and traits of your favorite manager or boss?

(5) Why are you the best candidate for this opportunity?


Resumes without a written cover letter addressing the questions above will be ignored. The top three finalists who pass phone and video-call interviews will be invited to complete a case study of a hypothetical acquisition target and submit a financial model including a DCF and LBO model. This is an important position at our firm so we seek to connect with candidates who find this to be a meaningful and exciting career opportunity. We hope to make a decision by Dec 15, 2024 and start on Jan 1st.


Submit resume and cover letter to careers@skyharbor.co



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