Senior Private Equity VP — End-to-End Transactions & Growth

Rippling, Inc.; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Novacap is seeking a Vice President to own the full investment lifecycle from sourcing to post-close value creation. You will lead complex transactions, develop investment theses, and guide senior teams while representing the firm with management, advisors and investors.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage due diligence, and mentor junior colleagues, driving strategic initiatives and portfolio oversight across sectors.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of experience in private equity, investment banking, venture capital or mergers and acquisitions.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or engineering; an MBA, CFA, CPA or CAIA designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex investment processes.
• Strong investment judgment, with the ability to develop and defend investment theses.
• Experience managing cross-functional deal teams and external advisors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including executive-level presence.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, is required for cross-border activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including strategic, operational and financial due diligence.
• Build investment theses and structure deals to align with strategic objectives.
• Lead deal negotiations with management teams, shareholders and third parties.
• Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee with confidence and clarity.
• Coordinate third-party advisors (legal, financial, industry and others) and internal deal teams.
• Raise debt and equity capital, and manage transaction documentation.
• Support deal sourcing and portfolio construction in collaboration with senior partners.
• Sit on portfolio company boards and act as a trusted partner to C-level executives.
• Support strategic planning, value creation initiatives and operational performance tracking.
• Lead or support key transactions within portfolio companies, such as add-ons, refinancings and exits.
• Evaluate and manage risk, and provide guidance on the recruitment of key executives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across portfolio sectors.

Skills

Investment analysis

Deal leadership

Executive presence

Cross-functional teamwork

Negotiation

Business development

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or engineering

MBA

CFA/CPA/CAIA designation (asset)

Job description

Novacap is seeking a Vice President to own the full investment lifecycle from sourcing to post-close value creation. You will lead complex transactions, develop investment theses, and guide senior teams while representing the firm with management, advisors and investors.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage due diligence, and mentor junior colleagues, driving strategic initiatives and portfolio oversight across sectors.