Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.
We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.
About The Role
The VP will join a private investment firm in their Miami, FL office. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in consumer & retail, healthcare, niche manufacturing, technology, business services, and value-added distribution sector firms based in the United States & Canada. They have closed their 12 funds worth over $5.5B and prefer investing $20-250M in firms with more that $1M EBITDA.
Key Responsibilities
The VP will join senior investment professionals in investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management functions of the firm. Specific responsibilities include:
Financial analysis - Create financial models to analyze cash flows, investment returns, and enterprise values for new investment opportunities and existing portfolio companies
Investment approval materials - Prepare memos and other approval materials for the Investment Committee
Industry research - Conduct research on market size, growth prospects, demand drivers, key competitors, etc.
Third party diligence - Facilitate diligence activities with third-party partners (e.g., senior lenders, accountants, attorneys, IT consultants, strategy consultants)
Portfolio management - Assist with ongoing monitoring and ad hoc strategic projects for portfolio companies
Investor relations and fundraising - Compile financial reports and valuation estimates of current portfolio companies for current and potential investors
Marketing - Provide support and attend industry events, conferences, trade shows, etc.
Professional Experience & Qualifications
Six years of PE/IB experience with a minimum 4 years of private equity deal team experience, upper middle-market experience a plus.
Must have proven VP experience, can hit the ground day 1
Relevant deal experience is essential (relevant industries, Discovery deals are $1-4mm EBITDA, funder led, unbanked processes)
Experience working with / influencing / building trust with Founders is essential
Personable and engaging!
Education
An undergraduate degree is required.
Salary
Salary is competitive, depending on experience.
This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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