VPC seeks to add an Investment Vice President as it expands its team in the Chicago area. As a member of the firms Legal Finance investment team, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing investment mandates including sourcing, underwriting, recommending and managing investments. This individual will work closely with others on VPCs investment team, collaborating to continue building best-in-class investment strategies.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses used to support the underwriting of potential investment ideas and theses; Negotiate terms with counterparties and execute investments Manage junior members on the team to build robust, flexible financial models to support deal underwriting and deal structuring efforts, as directed by front-office leaders, roll up sleeves and assist where needed; Manage the diligence efforts on pursued deals, including business diligence, risk underwriting, and managing external advisors; Perform ad-hoc analysis to support transaction negotiations; Prepare internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents; Monitor and support existing investments, including identifying new product/market opportunities, assisting with financial planning and attending board meetings; Facilitate and lead ongoing interaction with management teams, attorneys, accountants, consultants, investment and commercial bankers, financing parties, and other service providers; Interface with existing and prospective LPs.