Vice President, Private Equity

CarterPierce, INC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CarterPierce, INC. in Houston is hiring a Vice President for its private equity investment team. The role offers a true partner-track opportunity with significant responsibility and exposure to Partners.

The VP will lead across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence to post-close ownership and exit planning, while guiding junior professionals and coordinating with external advisors.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in private equity investing.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate with significant autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute new platform and add-on investments.
• Lead financial analysis, modeling, valuation, diligence, and transaction execution.
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Take day-to-day ownership of investments post-close and collaborate with portfolio leadership.
• Manage junior investment professionals and external advisors.
• Support sourcing, portfolio strategy, value creation initiatives, and exit planning.
• Work directly with Partners on investments and firm initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Diligence

Leadership

Investment analysis

Job description

Vice President, Private Equity | Houston

CarterPierce is partnering with a highly regarded Houston-based private equity firm to hire a Vice President for its investment team.

The firm invests in lower-middle-market industrial businesses and is known for its strong leadership, collaborative culture, and highly engaged approach to investing. This is a true partner-track opportunity offering significant responsibility, direct exposure to the Partners, and meaningful ownership of investments from the outset.

The VP will play a lead role across the full investment lifecycle, including:

• Evaluating and executing new platform and add-on investments
• Leading financial analysis, modeling, valuation, diligence, and transaction execution
• Developing investment theses and presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee
• Taking day-to-day ownership of investments post-close and working closely with portfolio company leadership
• Managing junior investment professionals and external advisors
• Supporting sourcing, portfolio strategy, value creation initiatives, and exit planning
• Working directly with the Partners on investments and broader firm initiatives

The Profile

We are seeking an exceptional, well-rounded private equity investor with strong investment judgment, transaction experience, and the ability to operate with significant autonomy. Candidates should bring a strong track record in private equity investing, excellent technical and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, leadership ability, and a highly collaborative approach.