Scion Executive Search · 1 week ago
VP, Investment
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expScion Executive Search is conducting a search for a VP of Investment for a growth-oriented investment firm. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing growth-stage investment opportunities while collaborating with a fast-paced investment team to enhance long-term value creation across the investment portfolio.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Ex H.
Responsibilities
Proactively source and qualify investment opportunities in target sectors through industry research, networking with advisors/intermediaries, and direct outreach
Build and maintain relationships with founders, investment banks, brokers, and key sector players to expand the firm’s deal flow
Lead detailed financial analysis, valuation modeling, and investment theses for new opportunities
Manage due diligence processes across commercial, financial, legal, operational, and market risk dimensions
Prepare investment memoranda, term sheets, and recommendation materials for internal review and approval
Negotiate key commercial and structural deal terms with counterparties and advisors
Serve as the primary deal lead and quarterback for each transaction—from screening through execution
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (lawyers, accountants, consultants) to ensure efficient deal progression
Collaborate with portfolio support teams to plan and execute integration and value-creation strategies where appropriate
Track performance of investments and help develop strategic plans with portfolio leadership
Support ongoing reporting and review processes with investment committees and key stakeholders
Engage management teams of portfolio companies where needed to support growth and strategic alignment
Work closely with the existing investment team to share insights and ensure consistency of investment rigor
Mentor and guide more junior analysts or associates as opportunities arise
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant investment experience (e.g., growth equity, private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate development)
Proven track record of leading aspects of investment deals from evaluation to closing
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capability
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate confidently with founders, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders
Comfortable owning deals and driving work independently while collaborating with a small team
Company
Scion Executive Search
Scion Executive Search offers corporate and non-profit executive search recruiting, and interim executive leadership recruitment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase