Private Equity Vice President

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omni-channel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesisour operating platform unifying a Data Fabric Automation Engine proprietary tools and shared servicesto modernize operations elevate customer experience and expand margins.

With $1B in revenue across 13 brands our portfolio includes Sur La Table Backcountry One Kings Lane and morepremier home and outdoor banners that double as real-world innovation hubs. CSC Generation continues to grow through M&A revitalizing companies with strong brand recognition and loyal customers.

We are hiring aPrivate Equity Vice Presidentto help lead CSCs investment efforts across consumer retail ecommerce and adjacent sectors. You will be responsible fororiginating and leading transactions owning relationships with management teams lenders and advisors and driving value creation across a portfolio of brands.

This is a senior investing role for someone who has alreadyled multiple closed deals(ideally complex carve-outs corporate divestitures or distressed / special situations) and has a track record of partnering with operators to create value similar to operationally focused firms that emphasize hands-on improvement and long-term value creation.

What you get to do:

Investment origination qualification & strategy
Develop and execute sector theses and sourcing strategies in priority categories (e.g. home outdoor specialty retail DTC / ecommerce).
Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers brokers advisors lenders and executives to generate proprietary deal flow.
Lead early-stage assessment of opportunities: quick screens high-level models and go/no-go recommendations.
Partner with CSC leadership to refine our acquisition strategy return hurdles and portfolio construction.

Deal leadership & execution

Serve asdeal captainon transactions from LOI through close: structure diligence financing and documentation.
Lead negotiation of key commercial terms with sellers management and financing partners.
Oversee investment committee materials and presentations ensuring a clear thesis robust downside analysis and actionable value-creation plan.
Coordinate internal and external diligence teams (legal accounting tax IT operations) and hold them accountable to timelines and quality.
Manage lender and co-investor relationships including process management.

Portfolio value creation & governance

Partner with portfolio company CEOs and CSCs operating leaders to design and oversee 100-day and multi-year value-creation plans.
Focus on levers such as assortment and merchandising channel strategy pricing and promotion digital/customer acquisition supply chain efficiency and store fleet optimization.
Work with CSCs technology and AI teams to embed automation and analytics into portfolio operations creating repeatable playbooks.
Serve as a board member or observer on select portfolio companies ensuring disciplined governance KPI tracking and strategic focus.
Lead evaluation and execution of add-on acquisitions and strategic partnerships for portfolio brands.

Team leadership & firm building

Manage and develop deal team members; set expectations on work quality modeling and communication.
Help refine CSCs investment processes standards and toolkits so the platform scales efficiently.
Contribute to firm-level priorities including capital raising support (data room prep case studies select LP interactions) and relationships with key financing partners.

What you bring:

812 yearstotal experience in investing and/or transaction-oriented roles including:
Significant time in private equity special situations or distressed investing; and
Prior background in investment banking restructuring advisory or top-tier strategy consulting.
Proven track record as adeal leadon multiple closed transactions (buyouts corporate carve-outs distressed or special-situations deals).
Demonstrated experience driving portfolio value creation not just closing deals ideally in consumer retail or ecommerce businesses.
Experience working with middle-market companies and complex situations (multi-brand platforms cross-border operations operational turnarounds).

Skills & capabilities

Expert financial and transaction skills: LBO modeling capital structure optimization credit documentation and risk/return framing.
Strong command of operational drivers in consumer and retail (traffic conversion AOV merchandising economics inventory turns store productivity customer acquisition costs etc.).
Comfortable translating data and analytics into clear operational priorities and action plans.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence C-level executives and present to investment committees and boards.

Leadership & cultural fit

Builder mentality: excited to help shape the investment function of a fast-growing holding company rather than slot into a rigid mega-fund hierarchy.
Hands-on sleeves-rolled-up approach consistent with operationally focused PE firms: willing to spend time in distribution centers stores and with on-the-ground teams when needed.
Low ego high ownership and strong coaching instincts with junior team members.
High tolerance for complexity speed and ambiguity; energized by special situations and turnarounds.
Willingness to travel regularly to portfolio companies partners and key markets.

Whats in it for you Joining CSC Generation isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:

Executive Access:Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building:Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering youll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path:High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits:Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.

Our Interview Process:

Step 1:If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications well reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC.
Step 2:Youll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
Step 3:Participate in deep-dive interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
Step 4:Offer. Well move fast for the right candidate.

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Required Experience:

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