Private Equity Investment Associate

Company Description

Tiverton is an SEC-registered investment manager solely focused on the $3 trillion production agriculture markets. The firm oversees $1 billion of assets in the United States.  

With offices in Raleigh, North Carolina; Salem, Oregon; Queens Creek, Arizona and Yakima, Washington, the firm invests throughout the capital stack in over 15 different production agriculture and agribusiness sectors. The team is comprised of agriculture and financial professionals with more than 100 years of agriculture experience and over $60 billion of transaction experience. 

Job Description

Tiverton is seeking a proactive and resourceful Associate who can provide the highest quality financial and investment analysis for Tiverton, while also undertaking various other tasks endemic to a young, fast-growing company. The desired candidate will be a problem solver with the desire to work in a dynamic environment.   

The Associate will be an integral part of the investment team of Tiverton and provide critical support to deal teams as they pursue challenging and creative capital and operational solutions to agriculture businesses. The successful Associate will be self-motivated and energized by working with a group of thoughtful, smart, and skilled colleagues. He or she will enjoy being a part of a innovative and hungry organization focused on becoming the pre-eminent investment firm in US agriculture. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and conduct due diligence and underwriting on private investments (both credit and equity) in the US production agriculture sector
• Build and modify cash flow, valuation and transaction models
• Prepare investment memorandums; present recommendations and due diligence findings to internal committees and investors
• Partner with legal counsel to review deal terms, as well as negotiate and execute investment transactions
• Perform and develop industry/sector research and analysis 
• Provide investor support, including but not limited to portfolio management and reporting
• Support fundraising initiatives and investor needs
• Support other ad hoc projects

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or other related majors
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• 2-5 years of experience in private equity, investment banking or management consulting 
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel 
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of transaction teams 
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Dedicated work ethic and commitment to enhancing the team 
• Outstanding organization, decision making and problem-solving skills 
• Entrepreneurial attitude and desire to work for a dynamic and successful organization 

Additional Information

Competitive base salary & annual bonus 

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina