VP Research & Value Creation at Global growth equity firm

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global growth equity firm is seeking a VP of Research & Value Creation to lead a research engine that transforms data into actionable strategies. This role will shape investment theses and foster growth within a diverse portfolio of high-potential investments. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in top-tier consulting or a relevant PE/VC role. Join us to establish a proprietary research platform and make a significant impact on portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in strategy consulting or value creation role at a PE/VC firm.
• Proven ability to lead strategy and research projects with C-level stakeholders.
• Strong skills in conducting commercial deep-dives and synthesizing actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a repeatable research engine for commercial diligence.
• Drive strategic value-creation projects for portfolio companies.
• Oversee quarterly portfolio review process and translate insights into intelligence.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Commercial diligence

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

VP Research & Value Creation

Company Description

Global growth equity firm

Job Description

Lead a research engine, transforming data and market insights into actionable strategies for high-potential investments. Build repeatable research frameworks, drive strategic value-creation projects across a diverse portfolio, and ensure monitoring translates into intelligence, directly impacting founders' key decisions and accelerating portfolio growth.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the strategic research engine for a well-funded investment firm, directly shaping investment theses and portfolio company growth
• Work with a diverse portfolio of high-growth companies, backed by top-tier VCs, driving significant value creation initiatives
• Opportunity to build and scale a proprietary research and insights platform, establishing new frameworks and potentially a dedicated team

What you will do

• Create and manage a repeatable research engine, productizing commercial diligence into reusable modules and deep-dive projects
• Drive strategic and tactical value-creation projects for portfolio companies, influencing major business decisions and accelerating growth
• Oversee and automate the quarterly portfolio review process, translating monitoring insights into actionable intelligence

The ideal candidate

• 5-8 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting (PE practice) or a value creation/operating role at a PE/VC firm
• Proven ability to independently lead strategy and research projects from scoping to delivery with C-level stakeholders
• Demonstrated strength in conducting commercial deep-dives and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable recommendations

How to Apply

Step 1. Visit our website

Step 2. Click 'Speak with Jack'

Step 3. Login with your LinkedIn profile

Step 4. Talk to Jack for 20 minutes so he can understand your experience and ambitions

Step 5. If the hiring manager would like to meet you, Jack will make the introduction