Private Equity Principal/Director
A LMM opertationaly focused Buyout Private Equity firm that invest within a variety of industries is looking to add onto their team at the Principal/Director level. The team is lean but well established having been around for several decades and has been experiecing exceptional returns for an extended period of time. Due to this the team is growing frequently at a variety of different levels. This would be a partner track style role that would come with the ability to stay on long term with the firm. Retention is something the team has excelled greatly at and hopes this is something you would value as well. Compensation is highly competitve for the region and firm size. Start date is flexible but ideally would be sometime in Q4 of this year. If this seems of interest and you meet the below requirments, please apply!
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end investment process, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, deal structuring, and execution.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of investment opportunities through industry research, networking, and relationship management.
- Oversee portfolio company performance, working closely with management teams to drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and value creation.
- Present investment opportunities and portfolio updates to the Investment Committee and other stakeholders.
- Mentor and manage junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Monitor market trends and macroeconomic factors to inform investment strategy and risk management.
- Collaborate with legal, tax, and financial advisors to ensure smooth transaction execution and compliance.
Requirements:
- 7-10+ years of experience in private equity experience doing buyout investments
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interfacing with C-level executives and investors.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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