What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Strategic Finance (Alternative Investments) position at Coda Search│Staffing?
Our client is a growing boutique Alternative Investment Firm, seeking to add an experienced VP add to their Strategic Finance team in NYC. The role focuses on analyzing & executing on major strategic, operational, and strategic growth opportunities and collaborating with Global Head with regards to solution oriented progress.
Ideal individual should be well versed with effectively communicating firms' strategy and financial performance with fund investors. In this VP role you will be asked to manage a small team (1-3pp) so prior management experience is strongly preferred.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- The role entails leading special projects, crafting senior-level presentations, conducting analysis, developing strategic decision-making models and driving change within the business
- Partner with business leaders to develop and track KPIs and leading indicators aligned with business and corporate objectives
- Source and screen prospective investors and strategically partner with internal sales team
- Manage Client Service efforts by working strategically with internal and external team to accomplish goal
- Produce multi-year plans and forecasts; create and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; and deliver economic insight into the relationships between costs and revenues to improve the financial success of the business going forward
- Prepare and deliver compelling and visually effective financial presentations
- Assist in review of potential new investments, including research into new markets
- Develop strategic and analytical frameworks for business development efforts
- Formalize and implement a business plan and strategy to introduce firm to new investors
- Attend meetings, industry events, and conferences with PM’s to meet with potential investors and to represent the firm
- Prepare & present due diligence findings to investment committees, Senior Management and Firm Clients.
Qualifications
- 9 years of experience, with at least 5 years of experience in sales, strategy consulting/ investment bank, or direct Hedge Fund Marketing/Investor Relations.
- Strong and well-developed analytic, problem-solving and quantitative skill, with exceptional attention to detail
- Advanced quantitative and critical thinking skills with the capacity to quickly learn and develop new reports and analysis
- We are looking for a candidate with creative problem-solving and excellent modeling capabilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the business's growth and profitability objectives
- BA/BS degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
- Advanced degree (MBA) strongly preferred
- Results-orientation with an ability to take initiative, execute and complete deliverables in a timely manner
- Deep understanding of Private Equity/Alternative Asset Management and/or Real Estate required
- Communicate complex financial concepts and strategies in a clear and concise manner to both financial and non-financial audiences
- Strong leadership potential, with excellent inter-personal skills and collaboration abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Salary : $250,000 - $450,000
