Vice President - Private Equity

CarterPierce is partnering with an established, growth-oriented middle-market private equity firm seeking to add a Vice President to its investment team in Denver. The firm focuses on control investments in high-growth businesses, with an emphasis on healthcare and related services.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial investment team with a strong track record of building market-leading businesses.

The firm takes an active, hands-on approach to portfolio company growth, partnering closely with management teams to drive strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the investment process, including sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments.
• Serve as a deal quarterback, coordinating diligence efforts, transaction execution, and cross-functional workstreams.
• Develop investment theses, identify attractive subsectors, and build relationships with industry executives and intermediaries.
• Partner with portfolio company management teams to execute strategic growth initiatives and drive value creation.
• Mentor junior investment professionals and contribute to a highly collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 4 - 8 years of private equity, buy-side investing experience, with demonstrated transaction execution and deal leadership capabilities.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and investment judgment skills.
• Experience in healthcare, business services, or technology is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, lead teams, and work effectively with senior executives.
• Proactive, intellectually curious, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high energy, and a collaborative, low-ego approach.