Private Equity Associate

About the firm:Confidential search on behalf of a well-established, Los Angeles-based private equity firm investing in the middle market.The firm has been operating for nearly two decades across multiple funds and targets businesses in complex or transitional situations — including divisions being separated from larger corporations and companies undergoing significant operational change.The team takes a hands‐on approach to value creation, working closely with portfolio company management to drive performance improvement and growth.Culture is collaborative, in‐office, and performance‐driven, with a strong track record of internal advancement.The firm is currently in market with its latest fund.About the role:This is a newly created seat reflecting the firm's investment in building a more structured, research‐oriented function.The role works in direct support of a senior member of the investment team with a background spanning both private equity and public markets investing.Unlike a...