Private Credit Vice President

Location: Charlotte, NC
Start Date: Summer or Fall 2026
Schedule: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established private markets investment platform with more than 25 years of successful investing experience is seeking a Vice President to join its growing investment team. With over $5 billion deployed and managed, the firm has built a strong reputation partnering with lower middle market businesses across North America, providing creative debt and equity capital solutions that support long-term growth and value creation.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team where investment professionals are given meaningful responsibility, direct access to senior leadership, and significant influence throughout the entire investment lifecycle. The role offers broad exposure across both private equity and private credit strategies, providing a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded investing skill set while helping shape investment outcomes.

Position Overview

The Vice President will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across a diverse range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, management buyouts, and refinancings.

This individual will work directly alongside senior investment professionals, participate in investment committee discussions, interact with portfolio company management teams and boards, and help drive value creation initiatives across the portfolio.

For candidates seeking a long-term platform with meaningful advancement opportunities, this position offers a clear path for continued growth and leadership within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial analysis and complex modeling for debt and equity investment opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective investments and develop investment theses, recommendations, and presentation materials.
• Manage due diligence efforts, coordinating with management teams, consultants, lenders, and external advisors.
• Take an active role in transaction execution from initial evaluation through closing.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to monitor performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Participate in board meetings and portfolio oversight activities.
• Mentor and develop junior investment professionals while fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Work closely with senior leadership on investment strategy, portfolio management, and new opportunity assessment.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private equity, private credit, or related investment roles.
• Strong transaction execution experience and advanced financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex investment opportunities and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across management teams, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high attention to detail, and a desire to take ownership.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and investment presentation development.

Why This Opportunity?

• Established investment firm with a 25+ year track record.
• Over $5 billion deployed and managed across multiple market cycles.
• Exposure to both private equity and private credit investing.
• Direct interaction with senior decision-makers and investment committee members.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy within a lean, collaborative team structure.
• Opportunity to work closely with portfolio company executives and boards.
• Long-term career growth potential within a respected investment platform.