What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Investment position at Scion Staffing?
Scion Executive Search has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced VP of Investment for our client, a growth-oriented investment firm committed to backing high-potential companies with strategic capital, deep market insight, and long-term partnership. We’re looking for an individual with analytical rigor and the entrepreneurial energy and initiative to build processes and frameworks in a growing investment function.
The VP of Investment works collaboratively with a fast-paced investment team of five as an individual contributor that’s focused on sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing growth-stage investment opportunities. You’ll play a central role in shaping deal strategy from end-to-end, driving execution, and enhancing long-term value creation across the investment portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen investment expertise, take on significant responsibility early, and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic, growth-focused investment team. This full-time, on-site role is based in New York, New York.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deal Origination & Pipeline Development
This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $150,000 to $190,000 plus additional benefits, to be disclosed.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/13967/.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner
The VP of Investment works collaboratively with a fast-paced investment team of five as an individual contributor that’s focused on sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing growth-stage investment opportunities. You’ll play a central role in shaping deal strategy from end-to-end, driving execution, and enhancing long-term value creation across the investment portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen investment expertise, take on significant responsibility early, and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic, growth-focused investment team. This full-time, on-site role is based in New York, New York.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deal Origination & Pipeline Development
- Proactively source and qualify investment opportunities in target sectors through industry research, networking with advisors/intermediaries, and direct outreach.
- Build and maintain relationships with founders, investment banks, brokers, and key sector players to expand the firm’s deal flow.
- Lead detailed financial analysis, valuation modeling, and investment theses for new opportunities.
- Manage due diligence processes across commercial, financial, legal, operational, and market risk dimensions.
- Prepare investment memoranda, term sheets, and recommendation materials for internal review and approval.
- Negotiate key commercial and structural deal terms with counterparties and advisors.
- Serve as the primary deal lead and quarterback for each transaction—from screening through execution.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (lawyers, accountants, consultants) to ensure efficient deal progression.
- Collaborate with portfolio support teams to plan and execute integration and value-creation strategies where appropriate.
- Track performance of investments and help develop strategic plans with portfolio leadership.
- Support ongoing reporting and review processes with investment committees and key stakeholders.
- Engage management teams of portfolio companies where needed to support growth and strategic alignment.
- Work closely with the existing investment team to share insights and ensure consistency of investment rigor.
- Mentor and guide more junior analysts or associates as opportunities arise.
- 5 years of relevant investment experience (e.g., growth equity, private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development).
- Proven track record of leading aspects of investment deals from evaluation to closing.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate confidently with founders, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders.
- Comfortable owning deals and driving work independently while collaborating with a small team.
This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $150,000 to $190,000 plus additional benefits, to be disclosed.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/13967/.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner
Salary : $150,000 - $190,000