Private Equity Vice President

About Us (Peak Rock Capital):

Peak Rock Capital is a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. The firm was founded in 2012 and has grown to over $7 billion AUM and is supported by over 70 investment professionals. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on investing in opportunities where it can support senior management in driving rapid growth and performance improvement, through strategic and operational initiatives. Our target industries include Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, and Industrials. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the firm has a strong track record of internal promotion, with many Principals and Managing Directors having advanced from Associate and VP positions.

Key Responsibilities & Highlights:

  • Lead all aspects of the new investment process, including developing investment theses, building and executing due diligence plans, managing external advisors (legal, tax, insurance, QofE), and presenting to internal investment committee
  • Develop, refine, and stress-test investment LBO models and valuation analyses (including operating models, debt structuring, transaction accounting, and scenario analyses)
  • Partner with portfolio CEOs and CFOs to implement 100-day plans, drive operational effectiveness, enhance sales/GTM strategies, and execute M&A initiatives (carve-outs and add-ons).
  • Build rapport with portfolio management and influence strategic decisions; prepare comprehensive board materials and present progress on value creation initiatives.
  • Train and mentor Associates, reviewing all investment materials (primary research, modeling, investment memos, diligence reports) to ensure high-quality execution and timely closing of deal materials.
  • Participate directly in firm-wide Investment Committee meetings, benefiting from a mentorship-driven environment aimed at cultivating high-level transaction leadership.

Professional Qualifications:

  • 5+ years combined experience of 2-4+ years of private equity experience and 1-3+ years of investment banking, management consulting, or related financial services experience
  • Proven track record of managing end-to-end deal processes including due diligence, valuation, and investment material preparation
  • Hands-on experience with portfolio company operations, value creation initiatives, and a willingness to travel regularly to company sites
  • Analytical rigor and financial modeling skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong communications skills and high degree of maturity
  • High GPA and Bachelor’s degree from a leading college/university
  • Strong SAT/ACT scores (1400+ or 31+) and professional references
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship


Other Qualifications:

  • Passion for Investing: A genuine interest in private equity investing is required
  • Professional maturity and exceptional integrity
  • High attention to detail; Team-orientated

This opportunity is closed to applications.