VP of Investments

About the Role

We are building a private investment platform focused on deploying capital into real economy businesses in Venezuela, including sectors such as logistics, food distribution, and oilfield services.

This is a foundational hire. The VP of Investments will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments, working directly with leadership to build the firm’s investment engine from the ground up.

The ideal candidate combines strong private equity / investment banking discipline,deep Latin America exposure, and the ability to operate in complex, high-opportunitymarkets.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Execution & Analysis

• Lead end-to-end investment processes, including underwriting, financial modeling, due diligence, and execution.
• Build and maintain complex financial models (valuation, cash flow, scenario analysis).
• Evaluate investment opportunities across real economy sectors.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive analysis.

Deal Structuring & Closing

• Support structuring of transactions and investment vehicles.
• Participate in negotiations and closing processes.
• Prepare investment memos and materials for decision-making.

Portfolio Management & Value Creation

• Work closely with portfolio company operators to drive performance and value creation.
• Monitor financial and operational performance post-investment.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and growth.

Investor Communication & Strategy

• Prepare high-quality presentations and investment materials for stakeholders and investors.
• Support fundraising efforts and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s investment strategy.

Requirements

• Experience: 8–12 years in Private Equity, Investment Banking.
• Regional Expertise: Strong experience across Latin America markets.
• Education: US-educated or strong exposure to U.S. academic/professional environments.
• Technical Skills: Advanced financial modeling (Excel), PowerPoint, and deal analysis.
• Transaction Experience: Proven track record executing deals end-to-end.
• Language: Fluent English and Spanish (full bilingual proficiency required).
• Location/Background: Venezuelan background is highly preferred.