Managing Director, Lower MM Private Equity

Selby Jennings
Austin, US
On-site

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
The role requires a fast-paced environment, as evidenced by the need to lead sourcing and origination efforts, as well as oversee diligence and negotiation for new investments (Key Responsibilities).
Collaboration
High
Collaboration is a cornerstone of this role, as the candidate must work closely with portfolio company management teams and senior partners to drive strategic initiatives and manage the firm's overall strategy (Key Responsibilities).
Autonomy
High
The position offers significant autonomy, as the Managing Director is expected to independently lead new platform investments and add-on acquisitions, and to provide oversight at the board level (Key Responsibilities).
Decision Impact
Company
Decisions made in this role have a high impact, given the candidate's responsibility for driving strategic, operational, and financial initiatives within portfolio companies, and for overseeing the execution of deals (Key Responsibilities).
Role Level
Strategic
The complexity of the role is high, as it encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from deal origination to portfolio management and mentoring junior professionals (Key Responsibilities).

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What success looks like

  • successful investments
  • portfolio growth
Typical background
private equityinvestment banking

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Investment Banking Analyst
    Financial Analysis · Deal Structuring
    The experience in financial analysis and deal structuring from an investment banking background directly translates to the responsibilities of leading investments and overseeing diligence and negotiation.
  • Coming from Consultant
    Strategic Planning · Operational Improvement
    Consultants with expertise in strategic planning and operational improvement can leverage these skills to drive initiatives within portfolio companies and contribute to the firm's overall strategy.

Skills & requirements

Required

Investment OriginationDeal StructuringPortfolio Oversight

Preferred

Private Equity FundraisingMentorship

Stack & domain

Private EquityInvestment OriginationDeal StructuringValuationPortfolio ManagementFundraisingLeadershipJudgmentCommunicationMentoringFinance

About the role

This role demands a seasoned private equity professional who excels in leading investment initiatives from inception to exit, while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the firm's strategic direction. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in deal origination and execution, and a strong network in the investment community.

Original posting from Selby Jennings via LinkedIn

Selby Jennings is partnered with a leading lower middle market private equity firm to identify a senior investment professional at the Managing Director level. The firm is a well-established investor with a long track record of partnering with management teams to drive operational value creation and long-term growth across its portfolio.

This individual will play a critical leadership role in originating, executing, and overseeing investments, while contributing to overall firm strategy and mentoring junior professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing and origination efforts, leveraging proprietary networks to develop actionable investment opportunities
  • Serve as the primary deal lead on new platform investments and add-on acquisitions, overseeing diligence, negotiation, and execution
  • Work closely with portfolio company management teams to drive strategic, operational, and financial initiatives
  • Provide active oversight at the board level, including performance monitoring, value creation planning, and exits
  • Collaborate with senior partners on fund strategy, portfolio construction, and capital deployment
  • Support fundraising and LP relationship management, as appropriate
  • Mentor and develop junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture

Candidate Profile

  • Senior-level private equity professional with significant experience in lower middle market investing
  • Demonstrated success leading transactions from sourcing through exit
  • Strong background in financial analysis, deal structuring, and valuation
  • Experience partnering closely with management teams and adding value post-acquisition
  • Established network within investment banking, executives, and intermediaries
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills

Compensation & Incentives

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Meaningful annual bonus
  • Attractive carried interest participation commensurate with seniority and contribution

Source: Selby Jennings careers (LinkedIn)

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