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Private Equity Value Creation Associate

Raleigh, NC, USFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-09

Core

Execute strategic and operational initiatives to drive growth, operational improvements, and value creation across a portfolio of founder-led businesses.

Role type

Execution-oriented Private Equity Value Creation Associate

Builds

Operational improvements, growth initiatives, and integration efforts for portfolio companies

Domain

Lower Middle Market Private Equity

Required skills

Project management, driving initiatives, solving complex business problems, working with senior executives, analytical capabilities, financial acumen

Preferred skills

Experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate development, strategy, operations, private equity, transaction services

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Partner with portfolio company executives to execute strategic and operational initiatives; Drive accountability and progress across value creation workstreams; Monitor business performance through KPIs, operational metrics, and financial reporting; Support growth initiatives, operational improvement projects, and integration efforts following acquisitions; Help identify opportunities to improve processes, increase profitability, and accelerate growth; Coordinate stakeholders, track deliverables, and ensure initiatives move from planning to execution

Seniority

Mid-level (3-5 years experience)