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Director, Portfolio & Asset Management
Selby Jennings is partnered with a leading private investment firm in Houston and is seeking a Director to lead portfolio and asset management across the investment lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of deal execution, operational value creation, and portfolio oversight; partnering closely with management teams to scale businesses and drive performance from acquisition through exit. The Director will also play a key leadership role internally, mentoring junior team members and shaping portfolio management processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investment execution, including diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing
- Partner with portfolio company management teams to drive operational, financial, and strategic performance
- Own portfolio performance relative to underwriting, budgets, and value creation plans
- Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and monitoring processes across investments
- Serve as a primary interface with boards, executives, lenders, and co-investors
- Develop and execute realization strategies, including exits, recapitalizations, and add-on acquisitions
- Collaborate with investment and sourcing teams to evaluate new opportunities and generate deal flow
- Build and mentor a high-performing asset management team
- Implement tools and best practices (including AI-driven solutions) to enhance portfolio monitoring and decision-making
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience across private equity, infrastructure/real assets investing, investment banking, or portfolio operations
- Proven track record of leading transactions and managing investments through value creation and exit
- Strong financial acumen, including modeling, capital structure, and return analysis
- Experience working with management teams and boards
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Interest in leveraging data and technology to improve investment outcomes