Job Description

Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a VP/Principal Private Equity Investment role for a Buyout/Control Investment focused Private Equity firm located in midtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires 6+ years Buyout/Control Investment experience at a Private Equity firm. Must have demonstrated track record of deal sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and execution across multiple workstreams. The role is 5 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office.

As a VP/Principal, this team member will serve as a senior deal execution leader — owning transaction processes end-to-end, managing junior team members, and playing a key role in sourcing, developing, and structuring new investment opportunities. The Vice President/Principal will operate with a high degree of autonomy and work directly on all aspects of the investment lifecycle. They act independently to drive investment processes, interacting directly with management teams, bankers, lenders, and partners to create value.

Responsibilities:

Deal origination & execution

Lead deal sourcing through a strong network of bankers, advisors, and management teams
Own end-to-end execution of transactions including process management, due diligence, structuring, and closing
Oversee development of investment theses, financial models, and investment committee presentations
Drive negotiation of LOIs, purchase agreements, and financing documentation in collaboration with legal counsel
Develop and maintain a proprietary deal pipeline through relationships with management teams, intermediaries, and advisors
Evaluate new investment opportunities across multiple strategies and asset classes with a high degree of autonomy

Portfolio management & value creation

Take a highly active role in portfolio company value creation by closely collaborating with management teams to drive strategic and operational initiatives
Lead add-on acquisition processes including target identification, outreach, negotiation, structuring, and execution
Define and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators across portfolio and escalate risks or opportunities to senior leadership
Sit on or observe portfolio company boards

Leadership & team development

Manage, mentor, develop, and delegate work to Associates and Senior Associates on live deals and day-to-day workstreams
Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to support junior team members' professional growth
Contribute to firm-building initiatives including recruiting, process improvement, fundraising, and culture
Help shape the firm's investment strategy and sector focus

Requirements

Qualifications:

6+ years Buyout/Control Investment experience at a Private Equity firm.
Demonstrated track record of deal sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and execution across multiple workstreams
Exceptional technical, analytical, and written communication skills
High performance, ownership mentality with strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Bachelor degree from a top university. MBA or CFA advantageous