# VP of Investments

**Company:** [Marathon Talent](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/5bYqKiitnkswFw3vY5nYxq.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Financial Services

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## Description

**About the Role**

We are building a private investment platform focused on deploying capital into real economy businesses in Venezuela, including sectors such as logistics, food distribution, and oilfield services.

This is a foundational hire. The VP of Investments will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments, working directly with leadership to build the firm’s investment engine from the ground up.

The ideal candidate combines strong private equity / investment banking discipline,deep Latin America exposure, and the ability to operate in complex, high-opportunitymarkets.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Investment Execution & Analysis**

-   Lead end-to-end investment processes, including underwriting, financial modeling, due diligence, and execution.
-   Build and maintain complex financial models (valuation, cash flow, scenario analysis).
-   Evaluate investment opportunities across real economy sectors.
-   Conduct industry, market, and competitive analysis.

**Deal Structuring & Closing**

-   Support structuring of transactions and investment vehicles.
-   Participate in negotiations and closing processes.
-   Prepare investment memos and materials for decision-making.

**Portfolio Management & Value Creation**

-   Work closely with portfolio company operators to drive performance and value creation.
-   Monitor financial and operational performance post-investment.
-   Identify opportunities for operational improvement and growth.

**Investor Communication & Strategy**

-   Prepare high-quality presentations and investment materials for stakeholders and investors.
-   Support fundraising efforts and strategic planning.
-   Contribute to the development of the firm’s investment strategy.

## Requirements

-   Experience: 8–12 years in Private Equity, Investment Banking.
-   Regional Expertise: Strong experience across Latin America markets.
-   Education: US-educated or strong exposure to U.S. academic/professional environments.
-   Technical Skills: Advanced financial modeling (Excel), PowerPoint, and deal analysis.
-   Transaction Experience: Proven track record executing deals end-to-end.
-   Language: Fluent English and Spanish (full bilingual proficiency required).
-   Location/Background: Venezuelan background is highly preferred.