What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity VP position at Soul Equity Solutions?
Private Equity VP
About the Role
The VP will join a private investment firm in their Chicago, IL office. This firm is operationally driven, focusing on acquiring lower middle market businesses focused on manufacturing, business services, consumer. They have closed their first fund.
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 in operations or credit/lending, with lower middle-market experience a plus.
Two year of Investment banking a plus.
Education
An undergraduate degree is required.
Salary
Salary is competitive, depending on experience.
About Soul Equity Solutions
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.
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.
