Private Equity Vice President | Greenville, SC, USA | In-Office

Private Equity Vice President Overview Our client is a private, family-owned investment platform focused on building and operating high-quality assets across power, infrastructure, and real assets. The firm takes a long-term, hands-on approach, emphasizing operational improvement, sustainability, and disciplined growth. The investment strategy is centered around essential infrastructure and energy transition assets, including renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro), renewable fuels, and other mission-critical infrastructure businesses. The portfolio is characterized by stable, asset-based businesses with long-term contracts and strong cash flow profiles. Unlike traditional private equity, the platform operates as an active owner-operator, partnering closely with management teams to drive performance and execute value creation initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work as a hybrid investor/operator, with meaningful responsibility across portfolio operations, diligence, and deal sourcing. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Value Creation (Primary Focus)

• Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to develop and implement value creation plans
• Drive operational initiatives across key functions including:
• Revenue growth (pricing, salesforce effectiveness, channel strategy)
• Operational efficiency (process improvement, KPI tracking, cost reduction)
• Organizational build-out (talent upgrades, leadership structuring)
• Help implement data-driven performance management frameworks and reporting cadence
• Monitor portfolio company performance, identify areas for improvement, and support execution of strategic initiatives
• Work closely with executive teams on budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development Transaction Execution & Diligence
• Support underwriting of new investments with a focus on operational diligence
• Assess business quality, scalability, and key value creation levers during diligence
• Develop post-close value creation plans and integration strategies
• Collaborate with deal teams throughout the investment lifecycle Origination & Deal Sourcing
• Contribute to sourcing efforts through proactive outreach and relationship development
• Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, executives, and industry professionals
• Identify actionable investment themes and sector opportunities aligned with the firm's strategy Qualifications
• 6-10+ years of experience across private equity, consulting, corporate strategy, or operational roles within middle market businesses
• Demonstrated experience driving operational or strategic initiatives within portfolio companies or corporate environments
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to engage on investment evaluation and underwriting
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with senior leadership teams
• Highly analytical with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority Preferred Background
• Experience at a private equity firm with meaningful portfolio exposure
• Background in consulting (strategy-focused or operational improvement)
• Experience working within or alongside industrials, infrastructure, or asset-heavy businesses
• Track record of implementing value creation initiatives (pricing, procurement, throughput optimization, etc.) What Makes This Role Unique
• High exposure to both investment and operational decision-making
• Ability to take a leading role in shaping value creation strategy across the portfolio
• Lean team structure with direct access to senior leadership
• Meaningful autonomy in both portfolio work and deal-related activities Profile We're Targeting
• Operator-investor hybrid vs. traditional deal-only private equity professional
• Comfortable being in the weeds with management teams
• Motivated by driving tangible impact, not just underwriting
• Interested in a long-term platform with increasing responsibility and ownership