Choctaw Nation

Senior Private Equity and Investment Analyst

Choctaw Nation, Durant, OK (Remote Work Available)

• Reports To: Senior Director of Business Development

Overview

The Choctaw Nation seeks a seasoned Private Equity Investment Professional to lead and analyze high-stakes private equity investment opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to build a high-performing investment portfolio and develop strategic relationships with high-worth and prominent private equity networks to drive strategic growth for a leading tribal organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Analysis, Sourcing, and Execution: Evaluate multiple private equity proposals weekly, often exceeding $50m each, using advanced financial modeling (IRR, DCF, Sensitivity Analysis) and due diligence to guide executive level investment decisions. Deliver precise recommendations and pitch decks to executive leadership.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and expand connections with major private equity firms, and industry leaders in gaming, healthcare, retail, agriculture, and UAS to enhance deal flow pipelines and deal sourcing.
• M&A Management: Oversee buy and sell-side M&A processes, including financial modeling, risk assessment, negotiations, and post-closure integration.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with C-level executives to align investments with the Choctaw Nation’s long-term vision.

Success Metrics (First 6–12 Months)

• Analyze and recommend high-value private equity deals with no training needed on PE fundamentals.
• Maintain and develop trusted relationships with major private equity firms, family offices, and other strategic networks to enhance deal flow.
• Build a portfolio of high percentage IRR targets through rigorous analysis and deal structuring.

Key Challenges

• Manage and source a growing pipeline of high-value investment opportunities.
• Establish a strong presence in private equity sectors, navigating complex networks.
• Deliver accurate, high-stakes recommendations under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Resources and Support

• Tools: Advanced financial modeling software, decision-support analytics, and an existing network of PE partners.

Performance Metrics (First 90 Days)

• Evaluate and recommend high-value private equity proposals with polished pitch decks and written analyses.
• Maintain existing relationships and establish new relationships to enhance deal flow.
• Identify potential recruits to help build and expand the existing department.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years in senior private equity, business development, or financial roles (e.g., Transaction Advisor, Controller, CFO, Senior Analyst) with full-cycle M&A experience. CPA or MBA in finance, accounting, or related field preferred (or 6 years of equivalent experience).
• Network: Deep connections with PE firms, and industry leaders, especially in gaming, healthcare, or retail.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel, IRR, DCF, Sensitivity Analysis) and decision-support tools, with experience managing $100M+ deals.
• Traits: Strategic thinking, impeccable integrity and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, high-reward environment.
• Extensive buy and sell-side M&A experience with complex deal structures.
• Established relationships with top PE firms.
• Strong finance background with the ability to dissect pitch decks and drive multi-million-dollar decisions.