Senior Associate Timezone: EST Working Hours: 8am - 5pm We are expanding our team with a highly capable Investment Director who will play a central role in managing and evaluating our deal flow, including constant engagement with independent sponsors. This is an opportunity to join a fast-scaling, entrepreneurial platform with immediate responsibility and leadership. Key Responsibilities * Deal Execution & Diligence + Lead due diligence on active transactions (financial, commercial, operational). + Lead weekly pipeline meeting with senior partners. + Lead junior deal team members. + Present strong investment opportunities to the investment committee. + Build and refine financial models, market analyses, and investment memos. + Take calls with independent sponsors for relationship-building and deal evaluation. + Screen new deal opportunities and vet independent sponsors. * Governance and Investor Reporting + Quarterly monitoring of portfolio’s performance. + Draft clear, professional updates for LPs. + Draft detailed briefings for each committed deal. * Operations & Technology + Help manage Minds Capital’s operations and workflows. + Analyze CRM and pipeline data to improve sourcing and decision-making. + Develop and refine processes across diligence and reporting. + Leverage AI tools and automation to experiment with and implement workflow improvements and efficiency gains. + Improve our process to the point where deals go to the Investment Committee within 48 hours. * Leadership & Initiative + Manage projects across multiple stakeholders. + Identify gaps in how we operate and propose/implement solutions. + Represent Minds Capital professionally with independent sponsors, LPs, and advisors. Qualifications * 15+ years experience in US Private Equity; Senior-level experience with the ability to engage, converse, and build strong relationships with private equity executives. * Strong analytical toolkit: financial modeling, market research, data analysis. * Comfort experimenting with AI tools and automation to improve processes and explore more efficient ways of working is highly desirable * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. * Mature interpersonal capabilities; confident with senior executives and investors. * Tech-savvy; comfortable experimenting with code, automation, and digital tools. * High initiative and entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in lean environments.