Private Equity Vice President

Philadelphia, PA

A leading middle-market private equity firm based in Philadelphia is seeking to add a Private Equity Vice President to its growing investment team. The firm employs a generalist investment strategy and partners with founder-owned, family-owned, and corporate carve-out opportunities across business services, industrials, healthcare, consumer, and technology-enabled sectors.

The Private Equity Vice President will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments while working directly alongside senior leadership and portfolio company executives. This Private Equity Vice President opportunity offers significant exposure to investment committee discussions, portfolio management initiatives, and value creation efforts across multiple industries.

• Lead transaction execution from initial screening through closing
• Develop and oversee complex financial models, valuation analyses, and investment memoranda
• Manage third-party diligence providers and advisor relationships
• Present investment opportunities to senior leadership and the investment committee
• Partner with management teams to identify operational and strategic growth initiatives
• Support portfolio company board activities and performance monitoring
• Assist with sourcing and relationship development across bankers, executives, and intermediaries

• 6-10 years of experience within private equity, investment banking, or a related principal investing environment
• Demonstrated success leading deal execution and due diligence processes
• Advanced LBO, valuation, and financial modeling skills
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to evaluate businesses across multiple sectors
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

This Private Equity Vice President position is ideal for a candidate seeking greater responsibility within an active investment platform. The firm is actively deploying capital and offers the Private Equity Vice President substantial exposure to both new investments and portfolio value creation initiatives. The successful Private Equity Vice President will have the opportunity to work across a diverse set of industries while helping shape the future growth of the platform.

For professionals looking to join a collaborative team with a long-term investment approach, this Private Equity Vice President role provides a compelling opportunity to advance toward senior leadership. As a Private Equity Vice President, you will be expected to drive transactions, influence investment decisions, and serve as a key contributor to the firm's continued success.

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