A women founded Venture Capital firm based out of MIdwest is strategically looking to make an addition to their team.They specialize in the consumer & retail sectors and help guide brands with over $5 Billion in global sales reach their optimal potential. They're currently investing out of their second fund, which is a several million dollar veichle used to invest in companies that have a direct impact to our fundamental human needs. The team is very lean in size, which means that you will execute your own book of investments while being a key part of teams growth plans.
The Vice President will be responsible for:
- Conducting industry research and due diligence to identify potential investment opportunities
- Leading deal sourcing efforts and developing relationships with investment bankers, business brokers, and other intermediaries
- Performing financial analysis and modeling to evaluate investment opportunities
- Developing investment theses and presenting recommendations to the investment committee
- Overseeing due diligence efforts, including coordinating with legal, accounting, and other external advisors
- Assisting with transaction structuring and negotiating deal terms
- Developing and executing value creation plans for portfolio companies, including identifying operational improvements and strategic initiatives
- Monitoring portfolio companies performance and reporting on financial and operational metrics to senior leadership
- Leading exit planning and execution efforts, including preparing companies for sale and negotiating sale terms
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- MBA not required, but is still beneficial
- 5-7 years of experience in private equity or investment banking
- Demonstrated track record of successful investments and value creation
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, portfolio company management teams, and external advisors
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Spanish Speaking is a plus
- High growth start-up experience
