Vice President, DI fund

Novacap • New York, NY

334d

About The Position

Novacap is looking to fill a Vice President position for the Digital Infrastructure fund. The Vice President plays a key role in the execution and management of private equity investments, primarily in Canada and the United States.

Requirements

• More than 8 years of relevant experience (PE, investment banking, corporate M&A, VC/growth equity, consulting).
• Demonstrable record of successfully leading the underwriting and the execution of private equity, corporate or related long-duration investments (M&A).
• Ability to develop, maintain and defend an investment thesis.
• Investment judgment to analyze industries and businesses deeply and thoroughly (i.e. understanding the components and drivers of success beyond the financials).
• Successful experience managing deal teams, including analyst, associates and third parties.
• High interpersonal skills to be successful and building relationships with industry participants (e.g. attend trade shows).
• University degree in finance, engineering, business, economics or related field. MBA, CPA, CBV, CFA would be an asset.

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurial, self-starter and who could handle multiple tasks in a highly organized manner.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to understand main drivers of financial results.
• Ability to communicate and receive constructive feedback.
• Investment passion and ability to weigh the investment benefits and risks.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills and ability to link data to qualitative trends.
• Self-awareness, maturity, and irreproachable integrity.
• Presence and self-confidence to interface with the key constituents of the firm including entrepreneurs, C-level executives of companies, intermediaries, co-investors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and the potential to become a senior investment team member.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and executing investment opportunities, including strategic, operational, and financial due diligence.
• Deal structuring.
• Presenting investment recommendations to the investment committee.
• Negotiating with target company, shareholders, and third parties.
• Raising capital (debt and equity).
• Supporting Partners in negotiating transaction documentation.
• Quarterbacking the entire deal team.
• Coordinating third-party advisors.
• Work closely with senior members in the formulation of investment theses, support organization origination/sourcing process and portfolio construction.
• Active role on board of directors.
• Engage with portfolio companies, evaluating financial/operational performance, supporting value creation planning, and participating in the recruitment and onboarding of key hires.
• Responsible for implementing Novacap best practices such as playbooks.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders in the sector of the portfolio companies.
• Play a key role in strategic planning, including portfolio company acquisition and exits, as well as supporting financing.
• Key involvement in fund level initiatives, such as fund raising, recruiting, and sourcing.
• Manages and develops Associates and Senior Associates to perform analysis, due diligence, and transaction support on deals, providing training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree