Role Overview
The Private Equity Partner is responsible for defining and executing the firm’s investment strategy, managing high-level relationships, and ensuring the long-term success of the investment portfolio. This senior leader drives the firm's growth through effective deal sourcing, expert due diligence, and active value creation within portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Investment Strategy & Deal Sourcing: Define the firm's investment thesis and leverage an extensive professional network to identify, evaluate, and secure high-potential investment opportunities.
- Capital Raising & LP Relations: Serve as the primary face of the firm to Limited Partners (LPs), leading fundraising efforts, reporting performance, and maintaining long-term investor trust.
- Deal Execution: Oversee the full lifecycle of transactions, from final investment decision-making and negotiation to closing, often intervening in complex situations to resolve bottlenecks.
- Portfolio Oversight: Provide strategic guidance to portfolio company leadership, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and participate in board-level governance to drive operational efficiency and shareholder value.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead the investment team, fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring operational excellence across all functions.
Required Qualifications
- Track Record: Proven history of successful deal execution, significant value creation, and strong investment returns.
- Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the target sectors, including market trends, regulatory environments, and key competitive dynamics.
- Executive Presence: Ability to represent the firm at the highest levels, including interactions with media, industry conferences, and executive-level counterparts at portfolio companies.
- Network: An established, active network of industry contacts, potential sellers, co-investors, and institutional LPs.
- Operational Acumen: Strong background in corporate strategy, finance, or operations, often demonstrated by prior senior executive roles (e.g., CEO, COO, CFO).
Pay: RO7.000 - RO14.000 per hour
Work Location: In person