CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omnichannel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis, our operating platform combining a Data Fabric, Automation Engine, proprietary tools, and shared services to modernize operations, elevate customer experience, and expand margins. With $1B+ in revenue across 13 brands, our portfolio includes Sur La Table, Backcountry, One Kings Lane, and others that serve as real-world innovation labs.
Reports to: CEO
Location: Salt Lake City (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office); Austin (Hybrid); Toronto (Hybrid); California (Hybrid)
CSC Generation continues to grow through M&A, acquiring iconic consumer and retail brands and revitalizing them through operational transformation. We need a senior investment leader to help drive that engine — originating transactions, leading deals from LOI through close, and partnering with operators to create lasting value across our portfolio.
As Private Equity Vice President, you will own the full deal lifecycle across consumer, retail, ecommerce, and adjacent sectors while also shaping portfolio value-creation plans alongside brand CEOs and CSC's operating leaders. Success in the first year means closing or materially advancing multiple transactions, embedding repeatable value-creation playbooks into portfolio operations, and helping scale the investment function itself.
This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.
- Develop and execute sector theses and sourcing strategies in priority categories such as home, outdoor, specialty retail, and DTC/ecommerce.
- Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, brokers, advisors, lenders, and executives to generate proprietary deal flow.
- Lead early-stage assessment of opportunities — quick screens, high-level models, and go/no-go recommendations.
- Partner with CSC leadership to refine acquisition strategy, return hurdles, and portfolio construction.
- Serve as deal captain on transactions from LOI through close: structure, diligence, financing, and documentation.
- Lead negotiation of key commercial terms with sellers, management, and financing partners.
- Oversee investment committee materials and presentations — clear thesis, robust downside analysis, and actionable value-creation plans.
- Coordinate internal and external diligence teams (legal, accounting, tax, IT, operations) and hold them accountable to timelines and quality.
- Manage lender and co-investor relationships, including process management.
- Partner with portfolio company CEOs and CSC's operating leaders to design and oversee 100-day and multi-year value-creation plans.
- Drive levers including assortment and merchandising, channel strategy, pricing and promotion, digital/customer acquisition, supply chain efficiency, and store fleet optimization.
- Work with CSC's technology and AI teams to embed automation and analytics into portfolio operations, creating repeatable playbooks.
- Serve as a board member or observer on select portfolio companies, ensuring disciplined governance, KPI tracking, and strategic focus.
- Lead evaluation and execution of add-on acquisitions and strategic partnerships for portfolio brands.
- Manage and develop deal team members; set expectations on work quality, modeling, and communication.
- Help refine CSC's investment processes, standards, and toolkits so the platform scales efficiently.
- Contribute to firm-level priorities including capital raising support (data room prep, case studies, select LP interactions) and key financing partner relationships.
- 8–12+ years of total experience in investing and/or transaction-oriented roles, with significant time in private equity, special situations, or distressed investing.
- Prior background in investment banking, restructuring advisory, or top-tier strategy consulting.
- Proven track record as deal lead on multiple closed transactions (buyouts, corporate carve-outs, distressed or special-situations deals).
- Demonstrated experience driving portfolio value creation — not just closing deals — ideally in consumer, retail, or ecommerce businesses.
- Experience working with middle-market companies and complex situations (multi-brand platforms, cross-border operations, operational turnarounds).
- Expert financial and transaction skills: LBO modeling, capital structure optimization, credit documentation, and risk/return framing.
- Strong command of operational drivers in consumer and retail (traffic, conversion, AOV, merchandising economics, inventory turns, store productivity, customer acquisition costs).
- Ability to translate data and analytics into clear operational priorities and action plans.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence C-level executives and present to investment committees and boards.
- Willingness to travel regularly to portfolio companies, partners, and key markets.
- Experience with complex carve-outs, corporate divestitures, or distressed/special situations transactions.
- Familiarity with operationally focused PE models that emphasize hands-on improvement and long-term value creation.
- Experience embedding automation and AI-driven analytics into portfolio company operations.
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.
- Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and C-suite leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators across the portfolio.
- Leadership Opportunities: Shape and scale the investment function of a growing holding company — build repeatable playbooks, develop junior talent, and influence strategy at the portfolio level.
- Portfolio-Level Ownership: Lead transactions end-to-end and drive value creation across multiple brands, with board-level visibility and direct accountability for outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits (US): Paid time off policies, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.
- Competitive Benefits (Canada): Paid time off policies, RRSP match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a variety of supplemental benefit options, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.
- Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
- Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with one of our Executive Leaders focused on your investment track record, deal leadership experience, and approach to portfolio value creation.
- Case / Technical Discussion - A short challenge to understand how you approach deal evaluation, modeling, and operational problem-solving.
- Executive Interview - Deep-dive conversations with CSC senior leadership focused on your experience, strategic thinking, and operational mindset.
- In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Salt Lake City office (or nearest hub). Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
- Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
- Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.
Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The CSC Generation family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].
For Ontario applicants, please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.
For US-based candidates, this posting is intended for candidates that reside in the following states:
AZ, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NC, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, and WY.
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The CSC Generation family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
