American Operator
Finance / FinServ
VicePresident,Investments
“Vice President, Investments at American Operator. Skills: Deal execution, Investment decisions, Financial modeling, Structuring, Negotiations, Underwriting. Lead the end-to-end acquisition of small- to medium-sized businesses. Own deal execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Shaping American Operator’s portfolio for long-term growth and operational excellence; Accountability for deal quality, pacing, and outcomes; Forming clear perspectives and recommendations on where to deploy capital; Ensuring alignment with firm strategy and risk-return objectives; Helping maintain a consistent flow of high-quality opportunities
Industry & Context.
Investment judgment and ability to evaluate businesses holistically, including operational and strategic considerations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of relevant experience in private equity and/or investment banking, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field, Demonstrated experience owning transaction execution from sourcing through close, Deep expertise in financial modeling, structuring, and negotiations, Diverse industry experience, with a preference for distribution, manufacturing or services businesses, investment judgment and ability to evaluate businesses holistically, including operational and strategic considerations, Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Nice to Have
MBA from a top-tier program, Experience working with or investing in small and medium-sized businesses, Personal connection to small businesses or passion for preserving the American Dream, Experience with lower middle market / SMB acquisitions
What You'll Do.
Lead the end-to-end acquisition of small- to medium-sized businesses
Drive high-quality investment decisions
Serve as a key partner to leadership across the investment lifecycle
Run-point on small business acquisitions from LOI to close
Own the deal lifecycle from offer through close
with accountability for deal quality
Evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities
forming clear perspectives and recommendations on where to deploy capital
and execution of transactions
ensuring alignment with firm strategy and risk-return objectives
Partner with operators and leadership on post-close integration and value creation initiatives
Partner with leadership on sourcing strategy and pipeline development
helping maintain a consistent flow of high-quality opportunities
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout diligence and execution
Represent the firm externally with intermediaries
and within the SMB ecosystem
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a key partner to leadership across the investment lifecycle; Partner with operators and leadership on post-close integration and value creation initiatives; Partner with leadership on sourcing strategy and pipeline development; Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout diligence and execution
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders; Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the retiring owners we partner with as well as the operators we back, requiring relationship management and communication skills
Process & Methodology
Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
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