Partner, Private Equity

Interplay • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Interplay is seeking a Partner to lead and scale its new private equity division. This division will focus on acquiring control and minority positions in established, profitable private companies, aiming for attractive risk-adjusted returns through disciplined sourcing, value creation, and operational improvement. The role offers a long-term investment perspective and the opportunity to build a best-in-class private equity platform within Interplay. The ideal candidate will be a high-caliber investment professional with deep expertise in buyout investing, valuation, deal structuring, and operational value creation, working collaboratively with other partners to establish and grow the practice. This position is envisioned as a potential long-term career destination.

Requirements

• Experience in private equity, buyouts, growth equity, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
• Ability to source and execute control or meaningful minority investments in private companies.
• Expertise in financial modeling, LBO analysis, valuation, and investment due diligence.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with limited partners, management teams, intermediaries, and co-investors.
• Operational skills to build and scale a high-growth investment practice.
• Self starter and motivated to learn.
• Problem solver and someone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty.
• Swiss army knife who can handle a multitude of different responsibilities.
• Organized.
• Experience managing timelines and able to organize information into plans.
• Creative mindset and can generate innovative ideas for sourcing, value creation, and portfolio support, always staying ahead of industry trends.
• Proactive problem solver, capable of identifying potential issues and providing timely solutions.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with various software and tools related to deal sourcing, financial modeling, portfolio monitoring, and data management.
• A person who gets things done, finds a way around walls and pursues excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Laugh. Often.
• Have a great attitude and are willing to get their hands dirty.
• Are willing to run through brick walls without a helmet.
• Have a love for finance, problem-solving, and winning.
• Relevant work experience, preferably from private equity, growth equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development, or relevant operating experience inside a PE-backed company.
• An MBA/CFA is nice to have.
• Savvy with spreadsheets and financial models.
• Hyper-organized.
• Ability to work well in an unstructured environment.
• Operating or board-level experience inside a PE-backed company is a plus.
• An undergraduate degree from a top university with a strong academic background in finance or another quantitative major and relevant internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Interplay's private equity division, creating an operational framework for long-term success.
• Develop the investment thesis, target sectors, and return profile for the strategy.
• Identify, source, and assess control and meaningful minority investment opportunities in established private companies.
• Lead due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and transaction execution from LOI through close.
• Drive post-close value creation — partnering with management teams on growth, operational improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with LPs, co-investors, lenders, intermediaries, and strategic partners.
• Construct and oversee a portfolio of investments, ensuring strong risk-adjusted returns and disciplined portfolio construction.
• Design and optimize workflows for sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, and reporting.
• Stay ahead of trends in private equity markets and position Interplay as a key player in the space.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior