PE Vice President - Austin, TX

Gilder Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group, based in Austin, is looking for an Investment Vice President to lead deal processes and work closely with portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private equity, possessing exceptional skills in financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation.

This role offers unique opportunities beyond deal execution, including direct involvement with portfolio management and add-on acquisitions. Strong academic credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end deal processes.
• Prior private equity experience is required.
• Ability to work with portfolio company management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deal processes including due diligence and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with portfolio company management on operational improvements.
• Support roll-up strategies and drive post-acquisition integrations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Valuation

Operational improvement

Value creation initiatives

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Leading Austin-based, operationally focused middle market private equity firm is looking to hire an Investment Vice President.

The firm is seeking an investor with a strong track record of leading end-to-end deal processes, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, and investment committee materials. The candidate should also have experience working closely with portfolio company management teams on operational improvement and value creation initiatives.

This opportunity offers meaningful exposure beyond traditional deal execution, including time spent embedded within portfolio companies, leading add-on acquisitions, supporting roll-up strategies, and driving post-acquisition integrations. The firm has a differentiated, hands‑on investment approach and an excellent reputation for developing and promoting talent from within.

Strong academic credentials and prior private equity experience are required.