Private Equity VP Job at Selby Jennings, Chicago, IL

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  • Selby Jennings
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and impact-driven Vice President to lead our investment and portfolio management activities. As a firm focused on the lower middle market, we invest in companies that not only generate strong financial returns but also create meaningful community impacts. The Vice President will play a key role in sourcing, executing, and managing investments, while working closely with senior professionals and contributing to the growth and development of our portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities aligned with our impact-focused strategy.
  • Lead deal structuring, due diligence, and transaction execution, ensuring alignment with our mission.
  • Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, management teams, and stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present investment materials for Investment Committee review, emphasizing financial returns and community impact.
  • Provide strategic and operational support to portfolio companies, driving growth and exploring acquisitions.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, impact-oriented culture.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred.
  • 4-8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or related fields with a focus on the lower middle market.
  • Proven track record in sourcing and closing deals, particularly those with community impact.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
  • Passion for impact investing and a commitment to fostering community growth.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

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