A women founded Venture Capital firm based out of MIdwest is strategically looking to make an addition to their team.They specialize in the consumer & retail sectors and help guide brands with over $5 Billion in global sales reach their optimal potential. They're currently investing out of their second fund, which is a several million dollar veichle used to invest in companies that have a direct impact to our fundamental human needs. The team is very lean in size, which means that you will execute your own book of investments while being a key part of teams growth plans.

The Vice President will be responsible for:

• Conducting industry research and due diligence to identify potential investment opportunities
• Leading deal sourcing efforts and developing relationships with investment bankers, business brokers, and other intermediaries
• Performing financial analysis and modeling to evaluate investment opportunities
• Developing investment theses and presenting recommendations to the investment committee
• Overseeing due diligence efforts, including coordinating with legal, accounting, and other external advisors
• Assisting with transaction structuring and negotiating deal terms
• Developing and executing value creation plans for portfolio companies, including identifying operational improvements and strategic initiatives
• Monitoring portfolio companies performance and reporting on financial and operational metrics to senior leadership
• Leading exit planning and execution efforts, including preparing companies for sale and negotiating sale terms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• MBA not required, but is still beneficial
• 5-7 years of experience in private equity or investment banking
• Demonstrated track record of successful investments and value creation
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, portfolio company management teams, and external advisors
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Spanish Speaking is a plus
• High growth start-up experience