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NEW! Pfingsten Partners – Associate to Corporate Finance team

Company Description:

Pfingsten is a Chicago-based, operationally-driven private equity firm that invests in manufacturing, distribution and business services companies with revenue between $20 to $150 million and EBITDA between $3 to $12 million. Since 1989, Pfingsten has completed 55 platform transactions and 109 add-on acquisitions. For more information on Pfingsten, please visit www.pfingsten.com.

Position Description:

Associates interact directly with all members of the firm and our portfolio companies and they will have a high degree of freedom to make a meaningful contribution to our firm’s future. There is no set duration for Pfingsten’s Associate position. The strongest performers will have the opportunity to grow into additional responsibility with the firm.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Participate in all functional areas of the transaction process (initial screening, due diligence, portfolio management, add-on acquisitions and divestitures)
Support the due diligence process on new investments (internal analysis and modeling plus direct interaction with third party professional service and financing providers)
Develop industry sector analysis to originate new, direct investments
Support portfolio companies (direct interaction with portfolio company executives and Pfingsten’s operations team)
Assist in business development and other marketing efforts
Other administrative support, as needed, including investor reporting activities

Desired Qualifications:

2+ years of investment banking experience or 3+ years of transaction advisory or consulting experience
Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical and organization skills
Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and ability to work in a small team environment
Attention to detail
High integrity
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Start Date:

Immediate or Q1 2024

Contact:

Phil Bronsteatter pbronsteatter@pfingsten.com

Sandbox Industries – Associate Position

Sandbox Industries invests in innovation to drive lasting change in human livelihood by fostering innovation across healthcare, insurance, and sustainability. We incorporate the best of traditional and corporate investing firms. Approximately 90% of the capital we manage is from strategic limited partners – large industry incumbents who are eager to embrace the innovations and technologies disrupting their businesses through a market-based approach. We partner with entrepreneurs who are seeking to make an impact on areas of high strategic value to corporate organizations, as well as with these organizations themselves. The primary medium for this work is venture capital.

In line with our mission, Sandbox Industries has served as the exclusive provider of investment management services to the Blue Venture Funds for over a decade. The Blue Venture Fund, a unique collaboration among Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and Sandbox Industries, is owned, governed and capitalized by participating Blue Plans and affiliates. The Blue Venture Fund invests in venture and growth opportunities within healthcare technology, healthcare services and clinical sciences.

Associate Position

We are seeking passionate and self-motivated people to join our healthcare investment team to support all aspects of the investment process. Our team is open, thoughtful, and collaborative.

Responsibilities:

Perform financial modeling and analysis of growth and venture stage companies
Conduct investment due diligence on companies of all stages, seed through growth
Record all deal information for reporting and trend analysis
Research and report on industry trends and potential new business models
Support Investment Committee presentations and manage relationships across the Blue plan ecosystem and broader healthcare industry
Assist in all aspects of portfolio company management
Source potential investment opportunities

Experience:

2-5 years’ experience
Financial modeling and analysis experience required
Healthcare finance, strategy or operating experience strongly preferred

Skills:

Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Intellectual curiosity and ability to ask hard questions
Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Track record of good judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Location:

Chicago, Illinois
Investment team members are expected to work in Sandbox’s office on Monday, Tuesday and

Wednesday of each week

Please contact hctrecruiting@sandboxindustries.com if you are interested.

Sandbox is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

Svoboda Capital Partners – Private Equity Associate

Svoboda Capital Partners, LLC (“SCP”) was founded in 1998 to invest in and help build business services and value-added distribution companies. SCP invests in leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth equity opportunities. SCP targets middle market growth companies which typically have between $10 million to $100 million in revenue and $3 million to $15 million in EBITDA.

Job Description:

Assist in identifying, evaluating, and executing potential acquisitions through due diligence, market research and financial modeling. Assist in the development and ongoing management of portfolio companies, including portfolio company and investor financial reporting. Assist in initiating and maintaining relationships with intermediaries and other investment sources.

The position requires direct interaction with the principals of SCP and top management of portfolio companies and offers a highly challenging and diverse experience. Position will be originally structured for a two-year term, but the opportunity for a third year may exist.

Contacts:

David Rubin
- P: (312) 267-8756
- E-Mail: drubin@svoco.com
Will King
- P: (312) 267-8744
- E-Mail: wking@svoco.com

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