Associate (Private Equity)
Donovan Capital Group (DCG) has two Associate positions open.
DCG invests in businesses that strengthen U.S. national security. Associates will have the opportunity to work with the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community on groundbreaking technology, and with former senior leaders from the White House, Pentagon, CIA, and NSA.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary responsibilities include assisting with deal sourcing, screening and reviewing potential investments, building financial models, assisting with executing transactions, due diligence, and some admin support functions.
The start date is flexible, but we are targeting the beginning of June 2021. The position will initially be for a 4-6 month term, at which point the Associate will be considered for continued employment. The position is full-time. However, we will consider some part-time arrangements for exceptional candidates.
During COVID, the Associate may work virtually or in our office located in Tyson's Corner, VA. Our preference is a combination of both. Associates will be provided a dedicated work space and e-mail, but must have their own cell phone and laptop.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are required (candidates who do not meet all these requirements will not be considered):
- Post-MBA (MBA candidates with real world modeling or I-banking experience will be considered)
- Previous job experience that involved financial modeling, investment banking, or private equity
- Strong financial modeling skills (particularly, LBO & operational modeling)
- Primary interest in finance, business, and investing
- High proficiency in Excel, Word, and a CRM - preferably HubSpot
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, sales skills
- Able to fully commit to position for 3-6 months
- U.S. citizen (for security clearance purposes)
The following qualifications are strongly preferred:
- Experience with Aerospace & Defense or Government Contracts
- Experience working with or for the federal government or military
- Located in the Washington, D.C. area
- Soft skills: can work independently, entrepreneurial mindset, understands what it means to hustle, focus on details
FIRM CULTURE
DCG is a boutique firm, which means you will have an opportunity to touch every aspect of the business, as well as interact with all our management team and advisors.
Associates are expected to be able to manage their own schedule and commitments, so we do not micro-manage work. You will be given significant responsibility in representing the firm, as you will be the first interaction most companies will have us.
COMPENSATION
The position is paid based on the deals you work on that ultimately close, which can be relatively lucrative and exceed standard salary rates. If the Associate is selected for continued employment after the 6 month term, they will receive a base salary plus bonuses.
More importantly, this position is an excellent opportunity to gain private equity experience. During the program, you will have access to senior professionals and advisors with extensive experience in private equity, investment banking, operations, and working with the military. You will learn about private equity investing, M&A, corporate finance, accounting, legal, operational turnarounds, various industries, networking, etc.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your specific interest in DCG, and (2) your resume. We ask that candidates not attempt to contact us through LinkedIn or outside this platform.