Private Equity Summer Analyst

Title: Private Equity Summer AnalystLocation: Boston, MAStart: June 2025Duration: 10 weeksCOMPANY OVERVIEWNonantum Capital Partners is a middle"market private equity firm led by a group of experienced private equity and management executives, formed as a spin"out from Charlesbank Capital Partners. Fund II closed in January 2022 with over $625 million of capital commitments, up from $385 million raised for Fund I in 2018.Focus on the target"rich lower middle market where the team has deep investment and operational experienceSeek to partner with founders, families, and management teams to build businesses of enduring valueTarget companies in the consumer, industrial, and business services sectors with $10"$35 million of EBITDANonantum's investors have a long history of working together, a deep specialization in the lower middle market, and a record of top-quartile returns over multiple business cycles over the course of their careers. The firm typically invests $25 million to $100 million of equity per transaction in companies with enterprise values of $50 million to $500 million.TRANSACTION TYPESFamily" and founder"led businesses where existing shareholders are seeking partial liquidity and looking to partner with investors who can help maximize the value of their remaining ownership stakeCorporate carve"outs where management sees untapped opportunities resulting from independenceComplex situations where we can partner with management to transform businesses in transition (e.g., management succession, industry turmoil, new growth avenues)TARGET COMPANIESLower middle market companies with untapped potential where we can leverage our investment and operational experience and resources to build enduring valueOpportunities to transform businesses (e.g., carve"out to stand"alone, regional to national, flat to growing)Control buyouts where sellers and management are interested in investing alongside us to grow the businessTARGETS INCLUDEPrivately held companies seeking to accelerate growth through acquisition, facilitate ownership change or recapitalize their balance sheetsLeveraged acquisitions of "orphan" corporate divisions or small-cap public companies lacking strong institutional-investor followingTop-level executives seeking a financial partner to execute an investment thesis in a specific industry of interestPOSITION FUNCTIONAnalysts will have interaction in all aspects of the private equity process, including initial due diligence, raising debt financing, advisor diligence, documentation and transaction closing, and post-closing portfolio monitoring activities.*The salary for this position is ~$80,000 - prorated for the duration of the internshipPrimary Roles and Responsibilities Include:Investment Due Diligence: Analysts spend the majority of their time on the investment side of the business. This includes:Examine industries to identify potentially attractive buyout candidatesAttend industry conferences to gain knowledge of industry trends and key competitorsReview confidential information memorandums of companies for saleHelp develop work plans, review data rooms, and draft data requestsParticipate in company management presentations and due diligence sessionsInteract directly with senior management of target companies and senior members at NonantumAssist with debt financing, financial covenants, and debt documentationAssist with deal closing activitiesPortfolio Company Strategy:Analysts also spend time on portfolio company strategy. This will include developing operational improvement plans that will be implemented after a transaction closes, attending board meetings, sitting in with senior executives, and helping manage external consulting TERFACES WITHThe Analyst will interface with everyone within the firm. Nonantum is a non-hierarchical firm where everyone is invited to and expected to speak up from the first day.PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSAnalytical Curiosity: Strong analytical capabilities and a curiosity to understand what the quantitative part of a problemStructured and Logical Thinking: The ability to dissect a problem into an organized approach and form a hypothesis against which to run test analysis. Ability to present complex conceptsideas in concise, easy-to-understand terms is criticalPowerful Communication: The ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and on paperEducational Credentials: The right candidate will tracking towards a Bachelor's degree from a top-tier educational institution with a strong GPAPassion for Investing: A genuine interest in private equity investing is requiredStrong fit: A well-rounded candidate who fits Nonantum team environmentPERSONAL QUALIFICATIONSThe candidate selected for this position will be intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in learning. This person will also need to be a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, high energy individual who can easily function in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.The ideal candidate will also:Be self-motivated with an outstanding work ethic and drive for increased responsibilityBe highly organized, and possess exceptional planning and time management skillsCommunicate openly and honestly that quickly builds trust and respectBe a low-ego, high-energy professionalBe an exceptional team player

Created: 2025-03-03