Director, Portfolio & Asset Management

Selby Jennings is partnered with a leading private investment firm in Houston and is seeking a Director to lead portfolio and asset management across the investment lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of deal execution, operational value creation, and portfolio oversight; partnering closely with management teams to scale businesses and drive performance from acquisition through exit. The Director will also play a key leadership role internally, mentoring junior team members and shaping portfolio management processes.

• Lead investment execution, including diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing
• Partner with portfolio company management teams to drive operational, financial, and strategic performance
• Own portfolio performance relative to underwriting, budgets, and value creation plans
• Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and monitoring processes across investments
• Serve as a primary interface with boards, executives, lenders, and co-investors
• Develop and execute realization strategies, including exits, recapitalizations, and add-on acquisitions
• Collaborate with investment and sourcing teams to evaluate new opportunities and generate deal flow
• Build and mentor a high-performing asset management team
• Implement tools and best practices (including AI-driven solutions) to enhance portfolio monitoring and decision-making

• 8+ years of experience across private equity, infrastructure/real assets investing, investment banking, or portfolio operations
• Proven track record of leading transactions and managing investments through value creation and exit
• Strong financial acumen, including modeling, capital structure, and return analysis
• Experience working with management teams and boards
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Interest in leveraging data and technology to improve investment outcomes