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Base pay range

$60.00/yr - $80.00/yr

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CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale brands, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane.

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Private Equity Origination Associate to join our growing team.

What you’ll Do::

• Deal Sourcing & Origination: Proactively identify and generate investment opportunities including new platform and add-on acquisitions through creative outreach and data-driven research
• Relationship Development: Establish and cultivate relationships with business owners, executives, investment bankers, lawyers and business advisors via email, phone, and conferences to build trust and originate new deals
• Industry Research: Perform in-depth industry analysis to identify emerging trends, sector dynamics, and white space opportunities in CSC target industries
• Due Diligence: Contribute to the deal origination and qualification process by screening and assessing new investment leads, supporting early-stage diligence efforts.
• Prepare Investment Materials: Develop clear, compelling presentations and reports for investment committee and key stakeholder review.
• Market Monitoring: Continuosly monitor private equity deal activity and valuation trends across multiple industry verticals to inform sourcing strategy and competive positioning.
• Project Management: Partner with colleagues in HR, marketing, finance, operations, and to drive results and support company-wide objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Analytical Acumen: Strong quantitative skills, with experience in financial modeling and valuation.
• Financial Insight: Solid understanding of financial statements and experience with cash flow analysis.
• Experience: 1–2+ years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or related fields.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Drive and Adaptability: Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism: High standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment.

What’s in it for you?

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
• Company 401K match
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees for up to two months, until eligibility for company health insurance begins
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday off with pay!
• Pet Insurance

What our interview process looks like:

Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:

• Step 1 : Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!
• Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
• Step 3 : Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
• Step 4 : Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.

The CSC family of brands provides 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 otherI’ characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Business Development

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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