Private Equity Principal or Advanced Vice President

Private Equity Advanced Vice President or Principal, Full-time, Boston

About the Company

This is a global investment management firm focused exclusively on agriculture and food production, with ~$2 billion in assets under management. The firm takes a hands-on approach, pairing deep industry knowledge with operational involvement to enhance the value of its investments and deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns. Its team brings together agricultural, investing, and operational expertise from around the world, and the firm is built around solid partnerships, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a comprehensive approach to sustainability.

About the Role

The Advanced Vice President or Principal will play a critical role on the investment team, working closely with senior leadership and junior professionals to execute the firm's investment strategy. This position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility across the full deal lifecycle and contribute to the growth of an entrepreneurial private equity platform.

What Makes This Opportunity Compelling

• Significant ownership across sourcing, execution, and portfolio monitoring, with limited oversight from leadership
• Direct engagement with portfolio company senior executives and the ability to shape the firm's strategic priorities
• A seat at the table on fundraising and investor relations activities
• A global, hands-on platform with real exposure to the Food & Agriculture industry and its network of intermediaries and operators

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution

• Build and maintain detailed financial models and perform analysis with limited oversight from leadership
• Conduct industry research and company analysis; lead the due diligence process for new investment opportunities
• Prepare presentation materials that clearly reflect the firm's priorities and focus areas
• Support intermediary relationships to drive deal flow, including coordinating and leading meetings and developing relationships with peer staff at intermediary firms
• Leverage AI-driven tools for deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring to accelerate analysis, uncover insights, and enhance decision-making efficiency

Portfolio & Firm Support

• Partner with leadership to monitor strategic, operational, and financial performance of portfolio companies
• Engage with portfolio company senior executives to drive the firm's strategic priorities
• Support fundraising and investor relations activities
• Attend industry conferences and build a network within the Food & Agriculture industry

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of total professional experience (buy-side and sell-side experience preferred)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10% of time)
• Excellent financial modeling, Excel, and quantitative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and expertise with PowerPoint
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail

Compensation

• $375k-$425k all in plus carry

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About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.

We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.