Ascension Search Partners
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Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by to hire a Vice President to join our investment team of a DFW based private equity firm. The VP will lead the full deal lifecycle — from origination to exit. This is a high-impact, high role for a proven investor-operator who thrives in fast-moving environments and can both think strategically and execute correctly.  The VP will also manage a group of Associates.

The ideal candidate will bring transactional experience with an entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll work directly with senior leadership to source and evaluate opportunities, drive diligence, negotiate and close transactions, and support post-close value creation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, evaluate, and lead execution of new investments 

  • Manage all aspects of the transaction process, including diligence, financial modeling, valuation, structuring, and execution

  • Develop clear investment theses and present actionable recommendations to the Investment Committee

  • Coordinate legal, financial, and operational advisors to manage deal process from start to close

  • Partner with management teams post-close to execute growth and operational initiatives

  • Monitor portfolio performance, support follow-on investments, and contribute to exit strategy planning and execution

  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering strong technical and commercial skills

What We’re Looking For

  • 6–8 years of experience in investing, inclusive of investment banking and private equity or principal investing

  • Demonstrated track record of successful deal execution and value creation

  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and communication skills

  • Familiarity with the manufacturing, consumer, industrials, and services industries preferred

  • Relentlessly resourceful and comfortable with ambiguity and speed

  • High ownership mentality

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex transactions

  • Entrepreneurial drive with leadership ability and a passion for building businesses

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