Job Description

We are looking to recruit a sharp, entrepreneurial, and hard-working individual hungry for challenges and career growth, and eager to learn about new industries and the process of acquiring a business through a leveraged buy-out transaction (LBO).

ROLE DESCRIPTION

At CPCP, our Analysts/Associates are integral members of the investment team and receive extensive exposure to the entire investment process. Analysts/Associate’s responsibilities cover the full range of activities related to private equity investing with a focus on playing a strong role in the execution of actionable investment opportunities, including investment screening, financial modeling and scenario testing, business and industry research, preparing briefing and investment memos, and performing due diligence. In addition, consistent with our philosophy that every team member is part of our deal sourcing, you would be involved in the deal sourcing process of the firm and have responsibilities that would grow over time.

If you are applying as an independent contractor (IC), please mention it in your application. If you are exploring a career in Private Equity or Investment Banking and applying for our unpaid internship program, please note we will work with you and your school so that you receive academic credits and meet the FLSA requirement. Applicants can expect significant professional and personal mentorship from the Managing Partners, industry references and introductions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Research and identify potential acquisition targets based on our investment criteria
• · Conduct research to identify & evaluate industry niches
• · Solicit acquisition opportunities through the production of emails for targeted small businesses
• · Interface with brokers & bankers to source opportunities
• · Review of confidential business and financial information on potential acquisitions
• · Develop investment theses and an understanding of business models for selected targets
• · Analyze financial statements & business models
• · Join phone calls with investors, investment bankers, and business owners
• · Conduct due diligence on acquisition targets
• · Significant mentorship from Partners and weekly meetings to discuss progress

Location: Remote (Canada & US)

Duration: Minimum 10 weeks with extensions and potentially converting from IC to FTE depending on performance.

Start date: ASAP

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

• · Highly motivated candidates who have a strong and proven interest in the fields of private equity, investment banking, entrepreneurship and finance
• · Candidates who have a natural curiosity for how businesses work, a tenacious attitude towards research, are resourceful, and have the ability to think independently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong work ethic with a keen interest in private equity, investment banking, finance, consulting, or entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial, energetic, optimistic attitude
• Strong analytical abilities and keen attention to detail
• This position is also open to current undergraduate business students, recent graduates, and MBA students
• Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume.

This job is ideal for someone who is interested in making a full-time career in Private Equity or Investment Banking and is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Company Description

CPCP is an investment firm that provides financial services, including private equity, investment banking, and cross-border advisory. CPCP's Private Equity arm makes majority control investments including 100% buyouts in lower-middle market technology and business services companies based in the US and Canada. CPCP's Investment Banking arm offers a range of advisory services focused on the execution of merger, acquisition, business sale, and finance transactions in both domestic and international markets. We help our clients, stakeholders and communities we serve to grow through the culture of partnership and generate attractive investment returns.