| Company Overview Clarendon Group (www.clarendongrp.com) is a boutique middle market private equity firm located in N. Potomac, MD founded in 1998 that is focused on investing capital in companies that serve the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. The firm partners with management teams and provides capital to accelerate growth, fund acquisitions and generate shareholder liquidity, and has established a reputation and investment track record over the last two decades that is unparalleled in the industry. We are currently seeking additional team members that will thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and high performance culture. Position Description This position requires broad participation across virtually all aspects of the private equity investment lifecycle for middle market portfolio companies in the transportation, logistics, and distribution market space. The investment professional will be self-motivated and independent, but will also perform his or her role in collaboration with, and as an integral part of, the Clarendon team. Primary Responsibilities - Identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities
- Developing and communicating investment theses
- Preparing financial models, forecasts, and returns analysis
- Conducting detailed valuation analyses to support and inform LOI submission
- Building relationships with 3rd-party advisors, including accountants, lawyers, and consultants
- Managing and conducting preliminary and post-LOI due diligence efforts
- Managing senior and junior lender relationships to address debt-financing alternatives
- Assisting in structuring and negotiating credit agreements, and related legal and transaction documents
- Supporting the financial, operational, and M&A needs of portfolio company management teams
Required Qualifications - 2 to 7 years of relevant professional work experience, with a strong focus on financial analysis
- Previous employment at private equity, investment banking, management consulting, and/or accounting firm(s)
- Undergraduate or graduate degree with a strong academic record
- Willingness to (re)locate in the Washington, D.C. metro area
- Ability to travel approximately 10-25%, on average
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and work ethic
Valuable Qualifications - Advanced degree or specialization in finance, accounting, or business (e.g., MBA, CPA, GSRE, CFA)
- Past experience and interest working with one or more transportation, logistics, and distribution sectors
- Exceptional ability to construct financial statement analysis, modeling, forecasting, and valuation
- Analytical horsepower to coherently distill core problem statements, and then develop robust solutions
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a persistent pursuit of excellence
- A passion for working with companies to drive change and ultimately create exceptional value
Clarendon Group is an equal opportunity employer. If interested, please submit your resume for consideration to alarkin@clarendongrp.com |
