Private Equity Associate, TriWest Capital Partners

About TriWest
Based in Calgary, Alberta, TriWest is a leading private equity firm in Western Canada, having raised over $1.7 billion of committed capital through seven funds. To date, TriWest has successfully invested in 50 companies across a broad cross-section of the economy in partnership with their management teams. TriWest’s transactions involve investments in successful businesses through growth financings, shareholder and management buy-outs, corporate divestitures, and other special situations. The TriWest team consists of a small group of professionals with significant operational and transactional experience. We work closely with our management partners, together proactively putting in place a strategy that maximizes growth potential and value creation over four to seven years by emphasizing operational excellence, prudent governance, and effective capital structure. Please visit www.triwest.ca for additional information.

Opportunity
TriWest is seeking an Associate to join the firm’s investment team, based in Calgary. The individual will work closely with other investment professionals at TriWest and will generally participate in all aspects of the investment process, including:
• Identifying and investigating investment opportunities
• Performing due diligence and industry research
• Creating and maintaining financial models and assisting in developing financial structures
• Conducting financial and valuation analysis
• Working with and supporting portfolio company management teams

Qualifications
A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Ideally one to four years’ relevant experience; preferably in private equity, investment banking, institutional investment, consulting, financial due diligence, accounting, or a combination thereof (with mergers & acquisitions experience)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to operate as a self-starter as part of a small transaction team
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and valuations
• Significant financial analytical skills, including demonstrated acquisition modeling experience
• Strong work ethic and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail

Application
Candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. TriWest will contact only those candidates who we believe may be a fit for this role within our organization.