Sourcing Analyst

Firm Overview

PSG is a growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies to help them navigate transformational growth, capitalize on strategic opportunities, and build strong teams. Having backed more than 120 companies and facilitated over 430 add-on acquisitions, we bring extensive investment experience, deep expertise in software and technology, and a firm commitment to collaborating with management teams. Founded in 2014, PSG has since raised over $14 billion in capital and operates out of offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, Paris, Madrid, and Tel-Aviv.

Position Overview

PSG is seeking an Analyst to join the Sourcing team, which originates new investment opportunities for PSG as well as acquisitions for PSG’s existing portfolio companies. This is a great opportunity for people to gain early access to Growth Equity, work on live deals, direct exposure to entrepreneurs, and have one-on-one training to further investor skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing and execution teams by researching, finding, and contacting CEOs of great software companies that fit PSG’s investment criteria
• Closely track and manage relationship with 1,000+ quality investment targets. Develop and employ investment judgement to determine where PSG should invest its resources
• Perform in-depth industry and market research
• Present at biweekly meetings with PSG senior leadership to discuss new deal opportunities
• Find attractive M&A targets for PSG’s portfolio companies and help dictate M&A strategy
• Stay involved with deals as they progress through PSG’s review process to gain exposure to the due diligence, evaluation, and negotiations and to support deals post-close, specifically with M&A sourcing

Ideal Experience and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree and track record of strong academic performance required
• 1-2 years of professional experience; investment banking, investing, business development, sales or prior deal origination experience strongly preferred
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic and comfortable working independently
• Team player and willing to collaborate with colleagues; coachable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to express key points in a clear and concise manner
• A competitive drive to own individual and team results
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a vibrant, growing environment while meeting the expectations of multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage rapidly changing assignments
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and ethical behavior

Benefits and Perks

At PSG, we are committed to providing excellent benefits that show our deep appreciation for the hard work of our team. Our current benefits offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid for 100% by PSG
• Retirement savings plan with PSG match contribution and discretionary profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance policies
• Flexible spending accounts for health, commuting and dependent care
• Competitive paid vacation and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance program
• Personal training sessions with our Director of Health & Fitness
• Beautiful office space in Fenway area with a state-of-the-art gym arriving May 2023
• Lunch 3x/week, snacks, coffee and other beverages available to all employees

PSG Equity L.L.C. (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. The Firm strictly prohibits and will not tolerate, condone or allow discrimination or harassment with respect to any employee or applicant for employment in matters of hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, termination, compensation, fringe benefits or other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender dysphoria, gender expression, or transgender status), sexual orientation, disability (including physical disability or mental disability), military or veteran status, familial status, partnership status, or marital status, or any other status protected by relevant federal, state and local laws. All employees are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.