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CSC Generation · 4 hours ago

Private Equity Vice President

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

CSC Generation is an AI-native holding company focused on re-engineering omni-channel retail. They are hiring a Private Equity Vice President to lead investment efforts across consumer, retail, and ecommerce sectors, responsible for originating transactions and driving value creation across a portfolio of brands.

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Responsibilities

Investment origination, qualification & strategy

Develop and execute sector theses and sourcing strategies in priority categories (e.g., home, outdoor, specialty retail, DTC / ecommerce)

Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, brokers, advisors, lenders, and executives to generate proprietary deal flow

Lead early-stage assessment of opportunities: quick screens, high-level models, and go/no-go recommendations

Partner with CSC leadership to refine our acquisition strategy, return hurdles, and portfolio construction

Serve as deal captain on transactions from LOI through close: structure, diligence, financing, and documentation

Lead negotiation of key commercial terms with sellers, management, and financing partners

Oversee investment committee materials and presentations, ensuring a clear thesis, robust downside analysis, and actionable value-creation plan

Coordinate internal and external diligence teams (legal, accounting, tax, IT, operations) and hold them accountable to timelines and quality

Manage lender and co-investor relationships, including process management

Partner with portfolio company CEOs and CSC’s operating leaders to design and oversee 100-day and multi-year value-creation plans

Focus on levers such as assortment and merchandising, channel strategy, pricing and promotion, digital/customer acquisition, supply chain efficiency, and store fleet optimization

Work with CSC’s technology and AI teams to embed automation and analytics into portfolio operations, creating repeatable playbooks

Serve as a board member or observer on select portfolio companies, ensuring disciplined governance, KPI tracking, and strategic focus

Lead evaluation and execution of add-on acquisitions and strategic partnerships for portfolio brands

Manage and develop deal team members; set expectations on work quality, modeling, and communication

Help refine CSC’s investment processes, standards, and toolkits so the platform scales efficiently

Contribute to firm-level priorities, including capital raising support (data room prep, case studies, select LP interactions) and relationships with key financing partners

Qualification

Private equity experienceTransaction leadershipLBO modelingValue creation strategiesOperational drivers knowledgeRelationship managementBuilder mentalityHigh tolerance for complexityCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

8–12+ years total experience in investing and/or transaction-oriented roles, including significant time in private equity, special situations, or distressed investing; and prior background in investment banking, restructuring advisory, or top-tier strategy consulting

Proven track record as a deal lead on multiple closed transactions (buyouts, corporate carve-outs, distressed or special-situations deals)

Demonstrated experience driving portfolio value creation — not just closing deals — ideally in consumer, retail, or ecommerce businesses

Experience working with middle-market companies and complex situations (multi-brand platforms, cross-border operations, operational turnarounds)

Expert financial and transaction skills: LBO modeling, capital structure optimization, credit documentation, and risk/return framing

Strong command of operational drivers in consumer and retail (traffic, conversion, AOV, merchandising economics, inventory turns, store productivity, customer acquisition costs, etc.)

Comfortable translating data and analytics into clear operational priorities and action plans

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence C-level executives and present to investment committees and boards

Builder mentality: excited to help shape the investment function of a fast-growing holding company rather than slot into a rigid mega-fund hierarchy

Hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach consistent with operationally focused PE firms: willing to spend time in distribution centers, stores, and with on-the-ground teams when needed

Low ego, high ownership, and strong coaching instincts with junior team members

High tolerance for complexity, speed, and ambiguity; energized by special situations and turnarounds

Willingness to travel regularly to portfolio companies, partners, and key markets