Private Equity Associate

• 1-4 years of combined work experience in investment banking, private equity, leveraged finance or related fields • Excellent academic record, preferably with an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or related major • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint Skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently, with ability to prioritize and complete said tasks under time constraints • Excellent analytical and accounting skills with the ability to model complex operating scenarios and acquisition structures • Ability to perform detailed financial analyses and condense large amounts of data into logical, thoughtful reports • Ability to perform industry research and analysis on disparate industries / market segments and distill relevant information • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast growth, entrepreneurial environment / culture Personal • Professional maturity, with the highest level of integrity • Close attention to detail, with a high degree of accountability • Self-motivation, ambition and desire for increased responsibility • Good sense of humor, cultural fit with AEP's partners and historical success working in a small team environment • Combination of self-confidence and humility; views success as the success of the entire team