Vice President, Investments

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI Talent Network in New York seeks a Vice President, Investments to lead sourcing, evaluation, execution, and portfolio management, mentoring junior staff.

You'll collaborate with senior leadership, deal teams, and external partners to drive investment decisions, monitor risk, and optimize returns.

Experience in private equity, private credit, or alternatives, plus strong financial modeling and communication skills, is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment experience, ideally with private equity, private credit, or alt investments.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring.
• Experience leading deal teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or portfolio management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities across relevant asset classes (private equity, credit, growth equity, or alternative investments).
• Conduct in-depth due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analysis for potential investments.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute transactions, ensuring alignment with investment strategy and risk parameters.
• Monitor and manage portfolio performance, including risk exposure, covenants, and returns.
• Prepare investment memos, committee presentations, and reporting for senior management and investors.
• Mentor and guide junior investment professionals on analysis, diligence, and portfolio management.

Skills

Investment experience

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Deal leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

SQL / Python familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Vice President, Investments – Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY

Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Vice President, Investments position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with mid- to senior-level roles in investment management, including private equity, credit, growth equity, or other alternative asset classes.

Actual openings may vary depending on the firm’s investment focus, portfolio strategy, and fund structure.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

The Vice President, Investments is responsible for leading investment sourcing, evaluation, execution, and portfolio management initiatives. This role blends strategic thinking, financial analysis, and operational oversight, supporting the firm’s investment objectives while mentoring junior team members.

The VP of Investments works closely with senior leadership, portfolio managers, deal teams, and external partners to drive investment decisions and optimize portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities across relevant asset classes (private equity, credit, growth equity, or alternative investments)

Conduct in-depth due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analysis for potential investments

Structure, negotiate, and execute transactions, ensuring alignment with investment strategy and risk parameters

Monitor and manage portfolio performance, including risk exposure, covenants, and returns

Prepare investment memos, committee presentations, and reporting for senior management and investors

Mentor and guide junior investment professionals on analysis, diligence, and portfolio management

Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure proper documentation and execution

Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform investment strategy

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; CFA, MBA, or equivalent preferred

5+ years of relevant investment experience, ideally with experience in private equity, private credit, or alternative investments

Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring

Experience leading deal teams and managing junior staff

Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or portfolio management tools is a plus

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps professionals pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching for investment and alternative asset roles

Resume and profile optimization tailored to mid- and senior-level investment positions

Guidance on outreach to investment teams, fund managers, and hiring committees

Interview preparation for financial modeling, investment case studies, and strategic assessments

To learn more or express interest in investment roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/