VP/Principal

Selby Jennings Ltd
  • West Palm Beach, FL
    23 days ago

    Job Description

    Overview

    We are partnering with a growth-focused investment firm seeking to add a Vice President or Principal to its investment team. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and supporting investments across high-growth consumer and technology businesses.

    This individual will work closely with senior leadership and founders, helping drive investment activity across the Series A and Series B landscape while contributing to portfolio value creation initiatives.

    Responsibilities

    • Source and originate new investment opportunities through proactive outreach, industry relationships, and network development
    • Lead evaluation and diligence efforts on prospective investments
    • Build and maintain relationships with founders, executives, intermediaries, and industry participants
    • Develop financial models, investment memorandums, and investment recommendations
    • Manage transaction processes from initial evaluation through closing
    • Support portfolio companies through strategic initiatives, growth planning, and value creation efforts
    • Monitor portfolio company performance and industry trends
    • Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to team development

    Qualifications

    • 5-10 years of relevant experience in growth equity, venture capital, private equity, or a combination of investment banking and investing
    • Demonstrated sourcing and deal origination experience
    • Proven transaction execution experience across Series A and Series B investments
    • Strong experience evaluating consumer, consumer technology, software, fintech, digital commerce, marketplaces, or technology-enabled services businesses
    • Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
    • Experience interacting directly with founders and management teams
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

    Preferred Backgrounds

    • Growth Equity
    • Venture Capital
    • Consumer-Focused Private Equity
    • Technology-Focused Investment Firms
    • Investment Banking followed by investing experience

    Preferred Characteristics

    • Track record sourcing proprietary investment opportunities
    • Experience leading diligence and execution processes
    • Board Observer and/or portfolio company involvement
    • Passion for investing in founder-led, high-growth businesses
    • Existing network within the consumer and technology ecosystem

    Location Preference

    Strong preference for candidates who:

    • Currently live in Florida
    • Were raised in Florida
    • Attended school in Florida
    • Have significant personal or family ties to Florida
    • Have a demonstrated interest in relocating to South Florida

    Target Candidate Profile

    An investor with 5-10 years of experience who combines strong sourcing capabilities with hands-on transaction execution experience and has invested across growth-stage consumer and technology companies, particularly within the Series A and Series B ecosystem.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWest Palm Beach, FL

    Skills

    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consumer Networkingunmatched
    • Consumer Softwareunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Ecosystemsunmatched
    • Executive Relationshipsunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Modelingunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Investment Servicesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
    • Venture Capitalunmatched

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