Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Sourcing & Origination

• Lead proactive sourcing efforts to generate proprietary and intermediary-driven deal flow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, management teams, and industry executives.
• Develop thematic research and identify emerging sectors and trends aligned with the firm's investment strategy.
• Evaluate inbound opportunities and determine strategic fit, risk profile, and return potential.

2. Transaction Leadership & Negotiation

• Lead execution of investment opportunities from initial screening to closing.
• Oversee valuation work, financial modeling, commercial analysis, and due diligence processes.
• Manage external advisors (legal, financial, commercial, technical) to ensure comprehensive diligence and risk mitigation.
• Own deal structuring and negotiation of key terms, including SPA, shareholder agreements, and financing documents.
• Prepare and present investment memoranda to the Investment Committee.

3. Investment Management & Value Creation

• Serve as a board member or board observer for selected portfolio companies.
• Work closely with CEOs, CFOs, and management teams to refine strategic plans, set KPIs, and drive operational and financial improvements.
• Support M&A add-on strategies, capital structure optimization, and strategic initiatives to enhance asset value.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risks, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Lead exit planning and execution

4. Team Leadership & Firm Contribution

• Mentor, train, and supervise associates and analysts to support team development.
• Promote high standards of analysis, accountability, and collaboration across the investment team.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.