VP - Boston

Private Equity VP

Meet Soul Equity … a NYC-based, boutique, woman-owned executive search firm passionately dedicated to elevating Middle Market Private Equity Firms, independent sponsors, and family offices across the United States. As a specialized boutique firm, Soul Equity exclusively focuses on the unique hiring needs of the Private Equity middle market.

At Soul Equity, we recognize the critical impact of making the right match. We believe that the success of a business is intrinsically tied to the individuals who drive it forward. Our focus on outcomes is unwavering because we understand that finding the right person is not just a hiring decision; it's an investment in the company's bottom line.

About The Role

Our client is an actively growing, prestigious boutique private equity firm based in Boston, MA. The firm focuses on small and mid-size businesses in the digital infrastructure and technology services sectors. For more than three decades they have invested $2.4 billion of capital in over 140 companies and are currently investing in their 8th fund. Their strategy is straightforward: invest in promising companies within dynamic industries. They approach opportunities with a “build it” mindset, applying creative structuring and empowering strong leaders to accelerate growth, optimize operations, and build long-term value.

Key Investment Characteristics

• Industry Focus: Digital Infrastructure and Tech Services
• Stage: Flexible – growth, carve outs, buyouts, distressed
• Ownership: Majority or minority
  
  

Responsibilities

• Will be a leader of the transaction team, managing and leading various workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrates the ability to run all portions of the deal process: deal origination, modeling, due diligence, execution, and exit
• Demonstrates an ability to analyze business plans, communicate an investment thesis and effectively negotiate an LOI.
• Demonstrates an ability to understand complex financial modeling including sensitivity analysis to support potential investment opportunities. Can effectively compare financing sources (including sensitivity analyses) to select optimum provider and capital structures.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of investment recommendations to the firm’s Investment Committee
• Be an effective coach to junior staff and share firm best practices (modeling, deal process, etc.)
• Demonstrates ability to participate in and occasionally lead negotiations on behalf of the firm for new investments dealing with partnership arrangements, financing agreements, and other project contracts which impact the project return
• Establishes and maintains relationship with industry, trade and professional organizations to enhance visibility of the firm and its portfolio companies in the marketplace
• Demonstrates ability to manage a network of contacts for due diligence and deal flow generation.
• Identifies new market segments for potential investment and work with the business development team to identify and engage target companies
• Demonstrates ability to bring deal flow to the firm.
• Effectively work with portfolio company management teams for all aspects of deal process and post-closing.
• Capable of reviewing portfolio company valuations
• Conducts market research to assess a company’s growth potential
• Capable of representing the firm as a board member of portfolio companies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to review and interpret financial statements with an advanced understanding of accounting
• Mature, responsible and motivated; complement existing private equity transaction team
• Highly analytical, with a bias toward supporting claims with data
• Previous transaction experience on either the buy or sell side
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Clear, concise business writing skills
• 5+ years private equity experience
• Previous lower middle market private equity a plus
• Investment banking background highly preferred
• Previous work experience of 8+ years
  
  

Salary and Growth

Salary is competitive, depending on experience. The firm continues to grow and your growth with the firm is unlimited.

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.