Private Equity Associate

September 1, 2020 

TriWest Capital Partners – Investment Associate Employment Opportunity 

About TriWest 

Founded in 1998, TriWest is a leading Western Canadian based private equity firm, having raised ~$1.3 billion of committed capital. Through Fund I, Fund II, Fund III, Fund IV and Fund V (currently deploying) we have successfully invested in 42 companies, together with their management teams. The TriWest team consists of a small group of professionals with significant operational, financial 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 and an effective capital structure. Please visit www.triwest.ca for additional information. 

Opportunity 

TriWest is seeking an Associate to join the firm’s investment team. 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 
• Building 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 two years’ experience at a leveraged buyout private equity firm or prominent investment bank (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 recruiting@triwest.ca prior to Friday, September 25, 2020. TriWest will contact only those candidates who we believe may be a fit for this role within our organization.