Advantage Capital · 1 day ago
Vice President
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$185K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expAdvantage Capital Corporation is seeking a Vice President to lead investment evaluations and drive deal executions across various transaction types. The role involves conducting due diligence, managing portfolios, and representing the company on boards, while also expanding expertise in economic development initiatives.
Business DevelopmentFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation of equity and/or debt investments in diverse industries, assessing their potential for both financial return and measurable impact
Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including on-site visits and management meetings, contributing to informed investment decisions
Drive deal execution across various transaction types, including subordinated debt, senior debt, venture capital, and growth equity, from underwriting to closing
Develop robust financial models and craft investment presentations for internal committee approval, showcasing strategic insights and investment opportunities
Engage in ongoing portfolio management activities, including quarterly reviews, board participation, and follow-on investments, to maximize value and impact
Represent Advantage Capital on portfolio company boards in Director and Observer roles, influencing strategic direction and performance enhancement
Demonstrate expertise in negotiating various agreements, including term sheets, employment contracts, and other relevant documents, showcasing a keen ability to navigate complex negotiations and secure favorable terms for the organization
Continuously expand expertise by learning about program structures of economic development initiatives such as New Market Tax Credits, Solar, and Rural Jobs & Investments Act
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field
2 years of experience in finance, investment banking, private equity or closely related field
Utilize Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and market intelligence tools (e.g. Pitchbook, Capital IQ, FactSet, Bloomberg)
Navigate complex negotiations (e.g., term sheet, employment contract, governance structure) to secure favorable terms for the organization by understanding the various stakeholders interests in the negotiation (e.g. co-investors, debt holders, management, and board of directors)
Lead a team and drive deal execution across various transaction types (e.g., debt, venture and growth equity, buyout) from underwriting to closing
Perform in-depth business due diligence and financial analysis, including: Understanding financial statements, Budgeting and forecasting, Financial modeling, Valuation analysis, Market sizing, Capital structure analysis, Understanding terms, conditions, and rights, On-site meetings with management / expert calls
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify and source investment opportunities for the potential of financial and social return, and craft investment and strategy presentations for internal committee or external clients
Monitor, evaluate, and report ongoing performance of portfolio companies/existing investments. Advice and facilitate the management of portfolio companies on operations, financing, budgeting, growth strategy, M&A, and personnel
Up to 20% of U.S. domestic travel required
Company
Advantage Capital
Advantage Capital has invested over $3.8 billion in more than 800 portfolio companies and projects nationwide since 1992.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$77MKey Investors
Citi
2014-05-22Debt Financing· $77M
Leadership Team
Franchesca Lorio
CFO & Managing Director
Cara M. Schiffman
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-11
2025-12-09
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