Vice President, Private Equity – M&A & Portfolio Value Creation

CSC Generation

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 399,000 - 463,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity upside tied to portfolio growth

Transformative deal exposure

C-suite runway opportunities

Competitive benefits including generous PTO and 401(k) match

Job summary

CSC Generation seeks a Vice President of Private Equity to spearhead M&A initiatives and value creation across its portfolio of consumer-centric businesses. This leadership role requires a strong background in corporate development, proven M&A track record, and the capacity to drive strategic growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years in corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
Strong financial modeling and valuation techniques required.
Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end M&A process including due diligence and integration.
Negotiate LOIs and purchase agreements.
Collaborate on post-acquisition operational integration and value realization.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field

Job description

Vice President, Private Equity – M&A & Portfolio Value Creation

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms legacy businesses into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 companies, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane. Together, our companies generate $1B+ in revenue and we employ over 2000 people across North America. We are backed by world-class investors and continue to pursue platform and add-on acquisitions at pace.

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Vice President of Private Equity. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the full M&A lifecycle—from diligence through integration—and spearhead value-creation initiatives across our portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities that align with CSC Generation's sector focus and long-term objectives.

What you get to do every day:

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and refine CSC Generation's dM&A strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and growth targets.
Lead the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, operational and financial due diligence, valuation analysis, negotiation, and integration planning.
Negotiate LOIs, purchase agreements, financing structures and closing documentation
Lead post-acquisition operational integration, including aligning systems and processes, driving synergy realization, and implementing performance tracking across acquired portfolio companies
Collaborate with operational teams to develop and execute post-merger integration plans, ensuring seamless transition and realization of synergies.
Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and potential investment opportunities within CSC’s sectors fo focus
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, investors, and potential partners.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What you bring to the role:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting, with a proven track record of executing complex M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.
Deep understanding of the retail and consumer industries, with experience evaluating market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and growth opportunities.
Strong financial acumen, including proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results in the face of ambiguity and complexity.

What’s in it for you?

Equity upside – Meaningful upside tied to portfolio growth
Tranformative deal exposure – Lead industry-shaping acquisitions that create value at scale and add marquee transactions to your resume
Sharpen your AI toolkit – Gain broad exposure to our proprietary AI tools and expert level AI practices
C-suite runway – Step into interim or permanent senior-level executive roles within potfolio companies
Competitive benefits – Generous PTO, 401(k) match, paid birthday off and employee discounts at our potfolio companies

What our interview process looks like:

Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC.
Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking.
Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate.

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.

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