About IMB Partners: 

Founded in 2010, IMB Partners is a Bethesda, MD based private equity firm focused on investing in and growing suppliers to electric & gas utilities and government agencies. We partner with management teams to scale businesses with $3–15M EBITDA, bringing operational expertise, capital, and deep sector knowledge. We recently closed our first institutional fund ($125M SBIC) and are actively deploying capital with a robust acquisition pipeline. The firm’s current portfolio spans cyber/IT, utility services, food distribution, and pharma-managed services with combined revenue exceeding $1B.

Our values:(1) Partnership & People First (2) Diversity is an Asset (3) Entrepreneurial Approach

Position Overview

IMB Partners is seeking an Associate to join our lean, high-impact investment team. You’ll play a critical role across the full deal lifecycle—including origination, diligence, execution, and portfolio value creation—while using advanced AI tools to improve efficiency and insights.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Diligence - 

- Use AI/ML tools to streamline research, automate first-draft models and presentations, and compress timelines

- Build and refine financial models with limited oversight

- Lead industry research and diligence processes on potential investments

- Prepare IC-ready materials aligned with firm strategy

Portfolio Monitoring - 

- Partner with firm leadership to monitor and analyze financial, operational, and strategic performance

- Summarize and synthesize key metrics and insights using AI tooling

Deal Sourcing & Relationship Management - 

- Support relationship development with bankers, brokers, and advisors

- Coordinate and lead introductory calls and meetings to expand pipeline

- Support fundraising and investor relations activities

- Leverage AI to capture thorough notes and synthesize, summarize, and share key highlights and insights with leadership

Required Experience

- At least two years of related work experience in investment banking

- Relevant undergraduate degree

- Excellent financial modeling, Excel, and quantitative skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and expertise with PowerPoint

- Demonstrated commitment to IMB’s core values, especially An Entrepreneurial Approach

- Entrepreneurial track record is a plus – evidence of independently investing in or launching a venture (e.g., angel deal, search fund, start-up)

- Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects

- Demonstrated success applying Gen-AI/analytics (e.g., ChatGPT, Python, low-/no-code platforms) to improve sourcing, diligence, or portfolio performance

- Fluency in interrogating AI output and translating insights for senior stakeholders, with a commitment to continuous upskilling in emerging tech.

- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges

- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Ideal candidates will be accomplished, hardworking, professional, reliable/responsible, and eager to learn about buying and building companies

- Must be self-motivated, have the ability to work in both a team setting and on an independent basis, and have a strong sense of initiative

Your Development

Your career development is a priority for IMB Partners. We will provide you with mentoring, exposure to firm-level decision-making, and hands-on experience within an apprenticeship model to ensure you get the most out of the position. You will benefit from the expertise of experienced colleagues, specifically exposure to:

- The dynamics of private equity and buying and building companies, and utilizing the minority-owned business certification advantage

- A broad range of corporate executives, private equity professionals, lenders, and entrepreneurs

- A broad range of industries (e.g., electric and gas utilities, business services, IT staffing and consulting, food, etc.)

Compensation

IMB strives to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent, including base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $125,000 and $140,000. Bonuses are a meaningful proportion of the total pay package and may range from $40,000 – $60,000 based on company and individual performance.

To apply, please send a brief note of introduction and resume to Lenora Robinson-Mills at lrobinsonmills@imbpartners.com.