Job Overview – Private Equity Vice President
Compensation: $150,000 – $225,000/year + bonus
Location: Montgomery County, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Private Equity Vice President in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting investment sourcing, transaction execution, portfolio management, and strategic growth initiatives across a lower middle market private equity platform. This leadership role will drive investment opportunities from origination through exit while partnering closely with executive leadership, portfolio company management teams, and junior investment professionals. The ideal candidate will bring private equity experience, a strong transaction background, and the ability to lead complex investments in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities as the Private Equity Vice President:
- Deal Origination: Source and evaluate new investment opportunities through industry relationships, intermediaries, executives, and market research initiatives.
- Transaction Leadership: Lead acquisition processes, due diligence efforts, negotiations, financial analysis, and investment committee presentations.
- Financial Modeling: Oversee valuation analyses, investment underwriting, operating models, and transaction structuring activities.
- Portfolio Management: Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, growth plans, and value creation efforts.
- Team Development: Mentor and manage junior investment professionals while supporting training, development, and investment execution activities.
- Investor & Strategic Support: Assist with fundraising efforts, investor communications, market analysis, and broader strategic initiatives across the investment platform.
Qualifications for the Private Equity Vice President:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, valuation methodologies, portfolio management, capital structures, and private equity investing is required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and investment presentation development is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, mentor junior professionals, and operate effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.