The Associate will be based in Cleveland, Ohio and will work closely with the firm's other investment professionals to source, underwrite, close, and monitor junior capital investments in middle-market companies. Primary responsibilities include:

• Screen potential private equity investment opportunities across various industry sectors and geographies.
• Perform due diligence procedures, including industry and company research on prospective investments.
• Prepare in-depth financial models and analyses of prospective investments, including historical and projected financial results, evaluation of assumptions and risk factors.
• Assist with the preparation of screening and investment committee materials.
• Support senior investment professionals in the negotiation and development of legal documentation for prospective investments.
• Monitor the post-acquisition financial and operating performance of investments.

Importantly, we expect an Associate's role to expand over time as they demonstrate an ability to take on additional responsibility. The successful candidate will have the following preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Accounting
• Minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience; (investment banking, private equity, or other M&A experience)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling
• Skill in analyzing investment opportunities including a thorough evaluation of all aspects of a company's business plan.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings in a clear and concise written manner, as well as oral presentations and informal discussions.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior managers of financial sponsors and target companies.

The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

Job Description

• Performs analytical and operational activities related to proposed deals and existing investments under the direction of senior staff professionals. Participates in the identification, origination, analysis, closing and monitoring of investment transactions.
• Participates in the marketing effort directed toward sources of investments in support of senior staff as needed. May develop sources and perform sales calls.
• Performs in-depth analyses of prospective new investments including historical/projected financial results, industry research and risk factors. Determines acceptability of potential investments in conjunction with team.
• Evaluates various opportunities for portfolio companies including evaluation of potential acquisitions, analysis of various comparable companies in contemplation of public offering and determination of fair market value of companies contemplating recapitalization and other exit scenario analysis as required.
• Evaluates various existing opportunities for portfolio companies. Participates in the review of legal documentation prior to and following the transaction closing in conjunction with senior staff. Monitors compliance issues after closing. Works with internal finance staff to track portfolio performance, valuation and reporting.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills
Asset Allocation, Capital Management, Corporate Accounting, Credit Risk Analysis, General Ledger Administration, Investments, Revenue Recognition

Competencies
Business Acumen, Cross-Team Integration, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Forecasting and Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments, Managing Multiple Priorities, Quantitative Techniques

Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education
Bachelors

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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