Lead a research engine, transforming data and market insights into actionable strategies for high-potential investments. Build repeatable research frameworks, drive strategic value-creation projects across a diverse portfolio, and ensure monitoring translates into intelligence, directly impacting founders' key decisions and accelerating portfolio growth.
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VP Research & Value Creation at Global growth equity firm
Are you a strategic thinker passionate about turning data into high-impact decisions? A leading growth equity firm is seeking a VP Research & Value Creation to build and scale their proprietary research engine, directly shaping investment theses and accelerating the growth of a diverse portfolio of innovative companies. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant value creation, influence C-level stakeholders, and establish a new function within a dynamic, well-funded environment.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Global growth equity firm
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Create and manage a repeatable research engine, productizing commercial diligence into reusable modules and deep-dive projects.
- Drive strategic and tactical value-creation projects for portfolio companies, influencing major business decisions and accelerating growth.
- Oversee and automate the quarterly portfolio review process, translating monitoring insights into actionable intelligence.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5-8 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting (PE practice) or a value creation/operating role at a PE/VC firm.
- Proven ability to independently lead strategy and research projects from scoping to delivery with C-level stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strength in conducting commercial deep-dives and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the strategic research engine for a well-funded investment firm, directly shaping investment theses and portfolio company growth.
- Work with a diverse portfolio of high-growth companies, backed by top-tier VCs, driving significant value creation initiatives.
- Opportunity to build and scale a proprietary research and insights platform, establishing new frameworks and potentially a dedicated team.
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