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Placement Services USA, Inc.
Vice President - Investments ()
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What they do
A Vice President or Director of Finance manages the daily financial activities of a company or organization. Oversees accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivables and payables, and financial administration.
$187,735 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Source, evaluate, and lead the execution of new control buyout and non-control, growth equity, and structured capital investments, including diligence, financial modeling review, structuring, negotiation, and closing. Exercise independent judgment on investment matters with material financial and strategic implications for the firm. Drive the creation and articulation of investment theses, risk assessments, upside levers, and underwriting frameworks for potential investments. Prepare and present detailed investment memos and strategic presentations for the Firms Investment Committee, demonstrating an advanced understanding of financial analysis, deal structuring, and capital markets. Oversee and rigorously review all analytical workstreams, including financial models, key performance indicators, and market analyses conducted by Associate and Senior Associate team members. Manage and mentor Associates and Senior Associates, providing guidance, feedback, and oversight to elevate their analytical and professional development. Manage internal and third-party stakeholders, including legal counsel, accounting advisors, financing sources, and commercial consultants, to ensure effective and efficient deal processes. Conduct high-level deal negotiations with sophisticated counterparties, including company founders, senior executives, lenders, and co-investors, and structure complex investment instruments, including convertible preferred equity, governance arrangements, and incentive mechanisms designed to align multiple stakeholder interests. Direct market research, competitive landscaping, and thesis development initiatives to source proprietary and intermediated investment opportunities and evaluate potential add-on acquisitions. Maintain close partnership with portfolio company management teams and the Firms operating partners to monitor investments, drive financial and operational improvements, strengthen financial controls, optimize pricing and cost structures, and execute add-on acquisitions and restructurings. Develop internal analytical tools and leverage technology to enhance investment process efficiency and scalability. Lead board material preparation and, where applicable, participate in board meetings for portfolio companies. Up to 40% domestic travel required for management presentations, onsite portfolio company work, and business development. 40 hours/week, 9:00am-5:00pm,