Investment Professional – Direct Private Equity Fully remote – US based 175 – 225K + upside Position Overview 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 https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/be5gr6nieddxawmh5fm6tg3k1y?crt=579