Mid-market private equity firm The Sterling Group, steward to such companies as Bad Boy Mowers and Frontline Road Safety, seeks to hire an associate to join its commercial diligence and strategy group.
The Firm: Founded in 1982, Houston, Texas-based The Sterling Group invests in mid-market manufacturing, distribution and industrial services businesses. It is known for its hands-on approach to improving operations at its portfolio companies. The firm closed on its fifth investment fund last year, which was oversubscribed at $2 billion.
The Role: Working closely with the deal team, you’ll be responsible for commercial diligence and strategy work on prospective acquisitions. This includes the evaluation of market growth, competitive landscape, and supplier dynamics. You’ll also pitch in on developing themes for adding value to existing portfolio companies, as well as preparing them for exit. In this two-year role you’ll receive a well-rounded apprenticeship.
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Avance Investment Management is a fast-growing, middle-market private equity firm focused on growth buyouts and industry consolidations in attractive segments of the services and consumer industries. The Avance team has over 80 years of collective private equity experience and a long history of partnering with founder-owned businesses, industry executives, and management teams to build dynamic businesses.