Private Equity Vice President

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President - Private Equity
Location: Carolinas
Industry Focus: Industrials, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Energy

Position Overview:
The Vice President plays a critical leadership role within the firm's investment team, driving deal execution, portfolio management, and strategic value creation across a diverse set of industrial sectors. This individual is responsible for leading transaction processes, managing junior team members, and working closely with portfolio company management to accelerate growth and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end deal execution including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, structuring, and negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry executives, intermediaries, and advisors to support proprietary deal flow.
• Oversee and mentor Associates and Analysts, ensuring high-quality analysis and professional development.
• Collaborate with operating partners and portfolio company leadership to implement strategic initiatives, drive operational improvements, and monitor performance.
• Prepare and present investment memoranda and recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and macroeconomic developments relevant to the firm's investment focus.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or management consulting, with a strong track record in industrials, manufacturing, infrastructure, or energy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex transactions and manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including advanced modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

About the Firm:

This Carolinas-based private equity firm is committed to building enduring partnerships with middle-market companies in sectors that form the backbone of the economy. With a hands-on approach and deep industry expertise, the firm seeks to unlock long-term value through operational excellence and strategic growth.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.