Private Equity Vice President

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Private Equity Vice President to drive origination, execution, and portfolio initiatives within a lower middle market platform. You will lead complex investments, mentor junior professionals, and collaborate with executives, portfolio teams, and investors in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong PE transaction experience, leadership, and sophisticated financial modeling; a hybrid work schedule is offered in a growth-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required.
• Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, valuation methodologies, portfolio management, capital structures, and private equity investing.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation analysis skills using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead multiple transactions and mentor junior professionals in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Deal Origination: Source and evaluate new investment opportunities through relationships and market research.
• Transaction Leadership: Lead acquisition processes, due diligence, negotiations, financial analysis, and IC presentations.
• Financial Modeling: Oversee valuation analyses, investment underwriting, operating models, and transaction structuring.
• Portfolio Management: Partner with portfolio company leadership to drive strategic initiatives and value creation.
• Team Development: Mentor and manage junior investment professionals and support training.
• Investor & Strategic Support: Assist with fundraising, investor communications, and market analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview – Private Equity Vice President

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Private Equity Vice President in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting investment sourcing, transaction execution, portfolio management, and strategic growth initiatives across a lower middle market private equity platform. This leadership role will drive investment opportunities from origination through exit while partnering closely with executive leadership, portfolio company management teams, and junior investment professionals. The ideal candidate will bring private equity experience, a strong transaction background, and the ability to lead complex investments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities as the Private Equity Vice President:

• Deal Origination: Source and evaluate new investment opportunities through industry relationships, intermediaries, executives, and market research initiatives.
• Transaction Leadership: Lead acquisition processes, due diligence efforts, negotiations, financial analysis, and investment committee presentations.
• Financial Modeling: Oversee valuation analyses, investment underwriting, operating models, and transaction structuring activities.
• Portfolio Management: Partner with portfolio company leadership teams to drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, growth plans, and value creation efforts.
• Team Development: Mentor and manage junior investment professionals while supporting training, development, and investment execution activities.
• Investor & Strategic Support: Assist with fundraising efforts, investor communications, market analysis, and broader strategic initiatives across the investment platform.

Qualifications for the Private Equity Vice President:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, valuation methodologies, portfolio management, capital structures, and private equity investing is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and investment presentation development is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, mentor junior professionals, and operate effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment are required.