Associate

We hire individuals for the Associate position who have two to four years work experience, typically from a leading investment bank or consulting firm. Associates at Birch Hill participate in all aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, business analysis, deal execution, and ongoing portfolio company support. We generally hire one to two Associates per year. The Associate program lasts three years with the opportunity for promotion to either a VP Investment or VP Portfolio role. The VP Investment role is focused on evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions and ongoing portfolio company support. This role is targeted at associates who want to continue to build their investment career. The VP Portfolio role is an opportunity for associates who have a desire to focus their career on building great companies. This role is structured to provide significant exposure to company building activities in one or two portfolio companies and is a launch pad for the VP to move to a senior leadership position in one of Birch Hill’s portfolio companies. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located. Key Skills Required Financial Acumen – Comfortable using financial models and frameworks to analyze the financial dynamics of various organizations. Can express an organization’s performance through error free numerical analysis. Data Search and Interpretation – Persistent and resourceful in finding industry and company information. Can translate voluminous data into valuable information. Priority Setting / Multi-Tasking - Processes information and makes decisions in a fast paced environment. Can effectively manage conflicting demands rather than reacting to them. Communication Skills – Able to articulate complex situations, such as industry dynamics or deal structures, in logical, factual, and clear terms, both verbally and in writing. Interviewing Skills – Can quickly process information and respond appropriately. Can draw key themes and learnings from interviews and relate them to the investment thesis. Working with Others – Inspires professionalism and confidence in relationships within Birch Hill and within investee companies. Maintains intellectual honesty by valuing other’s input and points of view. Pro-actively solicit opinions and ideas. Initiative - Expand the scope of assigned research and/or analysis when appropriate by suggesting and undertaking related activities.

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