Vice President, US Buyout - Technology

The role focuses on leveraging AI technologies to streamline operations and enhance decision‑making across the Technology team, based in Washington, DC and Menlo Park.

• Lead the end‑to‑end evaluation and execution of leveraged buyout and growth equity transactions in the Tech sector, including deal structuring, diligence, and documentation.
• Oversee and mentor Associates and Senior Associates in preparing valuation models, transaction materials, and strategic analyses.
• Manage comprehensive diligence work streams and coordinate with third‑party advisors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Present investment theses, diligence findings, and recommendations to the Investment Committee in a concise and compelling format.
• Lead negotiations of key transaction documents including stock purchase agreements, management equity terms, and financing agreements.
• Support development of operational value creation plans, including performance improvement, cost optimization, and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with portfolio company management teams to evaluate M&A pipeline opportunities, develop inorganic growth strategies, and execute strategic add‑ons.
• Monitor portfolio company performance, oversee regular reporting, and partner with management on strategic planning and board materials.
• Support firm‑wide initiatives, knowledge sharing, and investment team processes with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Identify and develop new investment theses across evolving tech sub‑sectors.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with industry executives, advisors, and potential deal sources.
• Drive differentiated value creation initiatives post‑close that go beyond traditional levers.
• Deepen insight into regulatory and macroeconomic trends shaping the future of tech.

• Education:
  
  MBA from a top‑tier academic institution required, preferably with a concentration in finance, strategy, or economics. Demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.
• Experience:
  
  3 to 6 years of progressive experience in private equity or investment banking, with at least 2 to 3 years directly supporting private equity transactions. Proven ability to collaboratively lead deals from sourcing through execution and portfolio management.
• Skills:
  
  Expertise in financial modeling, capital structuring, valuation techniques, and investment diligence.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to Investment Committees or equivalent governance bodies.
• Familiarity with the Tech sector, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and operate in fast‑paced, unstructured environments.
• Familiarity with applying AI technologies to accelerate investment research, market benchmarking, and deal screening.