Job Description

Investment Professional – Direct Private Equity

Fully remote - US based

175 - 225K + upside

A growing family office is building its direct investment platform focused on acquiring majority or 100% ownership stakes in small, profitable private companies.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, execution-focused investment professional to source, evaluate, and execute direct investments, while helping build a scalable deal pipeline and investment process.

This is a high-ownership, high-accountability role with direct exposure to the Principal and CFO. The role is ideal for someone who wants to operate like an independent sponsor within a family office structure—owning deals from origination through closing and monitoring performance post-acquisition.

The position can be full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate and deal flow.

Investment Strategy

• Equity Investment Size: $2M – $5M per deal
• Target Company Size: ~$5M – $10M enterprise value
• Deal Type: Majority control or 100% acquisition
• Deal Volume: ~2–3 transactions per year
• Financial Profile: EBITDA positive (or near breakeven)
• Focus: Businesses with a clear, defensible value proposition
• Structure: Flexible (leverage, seller financing, earnouts, etc.)
• Industry Scope: Generalist (excluding inventory-heavy / food businesses)

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Build and manage a proprietary deal pipeline
• Develop relationships with:
• Investment bankers
• Business brokers
• Intermediaries and referral sources
• Source both on-market and off-market opportunities
• Proactively originate deals through outreach and network development
• Track and manage pipeline activity in a structured manner

2. Investment Evaluation & Underwriting

• Lead initial screening and qualification of opportunities
• Perform financial analysis and build investment cases
• Partner with the CFO on:
• Financial modeling
• Return analysis
• Capital structure considerations
• Evaluate:
• Business quality and competitive positioning
• Revenue stability and growth potential
• Key risks and operational considerations
• Prepare concise investment memos for internal decision-making

3. Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

• Lead the deal process from LOI through closing
• Coordinate diligence, including:
• Financial review
• Customer and business validation
• Operational assessment
• Work with legal counsel on transaction structuring and documentation
• Negotiate key deal terms, including:
• Purchase price
• Seller financing
• Earnouts and incentives
• Manage transaction timelines and ensure efficient execution

4. Financing & Capital Structuring

• Support sourcing and evaluation of debt financing when applicable
• Interface with lenders and financing partners
• Assist in structuring deals to optimize risk-adjusted returns

5. Portfolio Monitoring

• Monitor performance of acquired companies
• Review financial results and track against underwriting expectations
• Maintain regular communication with management teams
• Identify key risks and performance issues early
• Support strategic decisions at a high level (without day-to-day operating responsibility)

6. Platform Development

• Help build internal investment processes and playbooks
• Improve sourcing strategies and pipeline conversion
• Contribute to shaping long-term investment strategy

Candidate Profile

Strong preference for candidates with experience in:

• Small / micro-cap private equity
• Search funds or independent sponsor environments
• Operator background (CEO, COO, or senior leadership in small businesses)

Experience & Skillset

• Demonstrated ability to source or drive deal flow
• Strong commercial judgment and business intuition
• Experience evaluating small to lower middle-market companies
• Ability to operate in a lean, unstructured environment
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats across sourcing, diligence, and execution
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage owners, brokers, and advisors

Personal Attributes

• Highly self-directed and entrepreneurial
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• “Hunter” mentality for sourcing opportunities
• Practical and execution-oriented (not purely theoretical)
• Comfortable working directly with senior decision-makers

Send your resume to: connie@maiplacement.com