Private Equity Vice President

Selby Jennings is proud to partner with a newly launched private equity firm backed by a sophisticated and well-capitalized investor base. The firm is focused on building a differentiated platform in the lower middle market, with an emphasis on value creation, operational improvement, and long-term partnership with management teams.

As the platform continues its early-stage growth, the firm is seeking a Vice President who will play a critical role in deal execution, portfolio management, and helping shape the long-term identity of the organization. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a new fund and have direct influence on strategy, culture, and investment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Evaluation

• Lead end-to-end transaction processes including origination, diligence, financial modeling, and investment committee materials.
• Build thematic knowledge across target sectors and identify actionable investment theses.
• Maintain and develop relationships with bankers, brokers, and industry contacts.

Transaction Execution

• Own financial modeling, valuation exercises, LBO analyses, cap stack structuring, and return sensitivities.
• Coordinate third-party diligence providers across accounting, legal, commercial, and operational workstreams.
• Drive the preparation of IC memos, presentations, and internal documentation.

Portfolio Management

• Partner directly with management teams to monitor performance, implement value-creation initiatives, and track KPIs.
• Support strategic projects including M&A add-ons, pricing initiatives, operational improvements, and technology upgrades.
• Prepare board materials, quarterly updates, and portfolio reporting.

Firm Building & Leadership

• Contribute to the development of investment processes, internal systems, and firm culture.
• Mentor junior team members as the team expands.
• Represent the firm externally at conferences, meetings, and industry events.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience, ideally including private equity investing and/or investment banking at a top-tier firm.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities with the ability to run processes independently.
• Demonstrated track record in deal execution and working directly with management teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to "build" and operate in a lean, high-accountability environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Sector experience in [insert preferred sectors if applicable] is a plus but not required.