Venture Capital – Vice President/Principal
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for:
Centerfield Capital Partners
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Corporate Finance, VP/Director of Finance, CFO, Financial Consultant
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Management
CFO
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Venture Capital Job – Vice President/Principal – Centerfield Capital Partners
Position
Vice President/Principal
Location
Chicago, IL (preferred);
Indianapolis, IN
Job Description Centerfield Capital Partners is seeking an experienced investment professional to play a role in sourcing and executing investments and managing portfolio companies. The role involves managing all aspects of private equity investing, including investment sourcing and evaluation, leading the investment due diligence process, negotiating investment terms, and overseeing investments post‑closing. The position is an excellent opportunity for an investment professional with a proven track record of sourcing and executing debt and/or equity investments seeking a leadership role within the private equity industry.
Key Responsibilities Represent the Centerfield brand externally and clearly communicate our strategy, investment interests, and approach to value‑creation via outbound solicitation, in‑person meetings, and conference attendanceAssist with efforts around deal sourcing, including building and managing relationships with Centerfield’s network of deal referral sources, including other private credit and equity funds, independent sponsors, investment banks, and other advisory firmsLead the evaluation and execution of investments, including Centerfield’s internal and external due diligence process and the negotiation and legal documentation of the terms of investment.Manage investments post‑closing, including serving in the capacity of a board member or observer to portfolio company boards of directors and overseeing portfolio performanceEstablish and cultivate relationships with Centerfield’s key constituents, including investors, coinvestors, advisory firms, and portfolio company management teamsSupport firm development and operations through leadership and participation in certain projects and critical work streams necessary to manage the firmKey Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; MBA, CFA, or relevant advanced degree preferred but not requiredMinimum 10 years of experience in private equity, corporate finance/development, or commercial or investment banking, with a demonstrated track record of sourcing and executing debt and/or equity investmentsStrong analytical and quantitative skills, with a deep understanding of financial modeling and negotiationsPoised and articulate with exceptional interpersonal and communication skillsMotivated self‑starter who can collaborate effectively in a small team environmentOrganized and attentive to details with the ability to multi‑task and meet deadlinesEstablished relationships with deal flow sources such as private credit and equity firms, independent sponsors, and investment bankers preferred but not requiredOverall compensation commensurate with experience with incentive opportunities based upon individual success and overall firm performance.
About Centerfield Capital Partners
Founded in 1999, Centerfield Capital Partners is a private equity firm that provides debt and equity financing to lower middle market companies. Centerfield is the largest private equity firm in Indiana, having raised over $1.5 billion of capital across six funds and currently investing from our sixth fund.
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