Private Equity Senior Associate

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omni-channel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesisour operating platform unifying a Data Fabric Automation Engine proprietary tools and shared servicesto modernize operations elevate customer experience and expand margins.

With $1B in revenue across 13 brands our portfolio includes Sur La Table Backcountry One Kings Lane and morepremier home and outdoor banners that double as real-world innovation hubs. CSC Generation continues to grow through M&A revitalizing companies with strong brand recognition and loyal customers.

Were looking for aPrivate Equity Senior Associateto join our Investments team. Youll be a core member of small deal teams responsible for sourcing evaluating and executing acquisitions as well as supporting value-creation initiatives across CSCs portfolio of consumer and retail brands.

This role is ideal for a high-performing investor with strong transaction experience who enjoys deep analytics complex operational challenges (carve-outs distressed special situations) and hands-on portfolio engagement.

What you get to do:

Investment analysis & evaluation
Screen inbound and proprietary opportunities across consumer retail ecommerce and related sectors.
Build and refine LBO and returns models including sensitivity analysis by channel store fleet and digital KPIs.
Lead market and competitive research to size opportunities and benchmark category performance.
Help develop sector theses (e.g. omnichannel retail outdoor & sporting goods home specialty consumer) and maintain target lists.

Diligence & transaction execution

Own day-to-day workstreams on live deals: data requests model builds Q&A and coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
Analyze historical and projected financial performance working capital unit economics and store / SKU productivity.
Partner with CSCs functional leaders (merchandising supply chain digital finance data/AI) to run operational and technology due diligence.
Draft investment committee materials: investment thesis value-creation plan risks/mitigants and exit scenarios.
Support negotiation of key business terms including structure earn-outs and go-forward management incentives.

Portfolio value creation & monitoring

Help launch 100-day plans and multi-year value-creation roadmaps for newly acquired brands.
Track portfolio performance through dashboards and monthly reviews; flag variances and assist operators in course correction.
Support initiatives such as pricing and promotion optimization channel mix improvements merchandising strategy store fleet rationalization and SG&A efficiency.
Work with CSCs AI and analytics teams to embed automation and data-driven decision-making into portfolio operations.

Firm building & leadership

Mentor and develop deal team members on modeling research and communication.
Contribute to internal tools playbooks and templates that enhance our investment and operating approach

What you bring:

47 years of total professional experience including:
2 years in investment banking management consulting or restructuring/special situations advisory; and
2 years in private equity special situations or principal investing
Experience with consumer retail ecommerce or multi-unit businesses strongly preferred.
Exposure to distressed / special situations corporate carve-outs or complex integrations is a plus.
MBA preferredbutnot required.

Technical & analytical skills

Advanced financial modeling skills (full LBOs operating models returns analysis debt sizing).
Strong command of accounting cash flows and capital structures; comfortable evaluating lender viewpoints.
Ability to turn incomplete or messy data into clear insights and recommendations.
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with BI tools or SQL/Python is a plus.

Deal & portfolio skills

Meaningful experience running workstreams on live deals (diligence QofE legal docs financing or integration planning).
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with senior executives and advisors.
Comfort operating in lean teams with high ownership.

Mindset & culture fit

Low-ego resourceful and energized by turnaround and special situations environments.
Excited to work at the intersection of operations technology and investing.
Comfortable with ambiguity and high-paced decision-making.
Willing to travel to portfolio companies and partners as needed.

Whats in it for you Joining CSC Generation isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access:Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building:Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path:High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits:Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.

Our interview process:

Step 1:If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC.
Step 2:Youll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3:Participate in deep-dive interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4:Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate.

TheCSCfamily of brandsprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial state or local laws.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC