Private Equity Business Development VP 

About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity Solutions is a NYC based boutique executive search firm, exclusively recruiting for Private Equity Middle Market firms. We conduct searches at all seniority levels throughout the US for both investor roles and non-investing roles (including Business Development, Investor Relations). We are well known for our highly boutique, specialized service. Our clients and candidates rely on our personal approach, strong connections, and supportive process to meet their objectives.

About the Role

The Business Development VP will join a private investment firm, in their New York City office. The firm has raised their first fund capped at $275M and invest $25M-$100M in their platforms. This is a great opportunity to work with the founding partners and grow with the firm. 

Key Responsibilities

• assisting in new business sourcing activities to ensure the firm is well known and ‘top of mind’ with new deal sources, including regional and boutique investment banks and brokers and other intermediaries.

• generating and qualifying new investment opportunities by communicating the firm’s investment strategies, interests, capabilities, and criteria to all potential referral sources.

• participate in CRM management, reporting, marketing.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• 4 years of professional experience with familiarity with investment banking, private equity, or other relevant financial or transaction work
• Business Development or Investor Relations background preferred 
• Training in asset management preferred
• Capability in data analytics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint 
• Resourceful, organized, process-oriented, data driven and tech-savvy

 Education

 An undergraduate degree is required. Relevant advanced degrees are a plus.

Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and ability to perform on collective goals.

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.