Posted 2 months ago
Vice President
@ Novacap
Brossard, Quebec
Overview
Novacap, a North American private equity firm with more than C$16 billion AUM, is hiring a Vice President to run the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence through transaction execution and post-close value creation. The role sits on portfolio company boards, mentors junior colleagues and represents the firm externally. The posting requires 7 to 10 years of private equity, investment banking, venture capital or M&A experience and fluency in French and English. It is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end transaction execution and due diligence
- Build investment theses and negotiate deals
- Sit on portfolio company boards
- Manage and coach junior colleagues
- Represent Novacap with co-investors and limited partners
Requirements summary:
- 7 to 10 years in private equity, IB, VC or M&A
- Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or engineering
- Track record of leading complex investment processes
- Fluency in French and English, spoken and written
- MBA, CFA, CPA or CAIA is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CFA, CPA, CAIA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | finance, business, economics, engineering |
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Novacap
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Bâtisseur d'entreprises de classe mondiale depuis 1981- Building world-class companies since 1981
Full company description
À propos de Novacap Fondée en 1981, Novacap est un chef de file canadien dans le domaine du placement privé, avec plus de 10 milliards $ d'actifs sous gestion, qui a investi dans plus de 90 sociétés et réalisé plus de 140 acquisitions subséquentes. Appliquant son approche sectorielle depuis 2007 dans les secteurs des TMT, Industries et récemment des Services Financiers, l'expertise opérationnelle approfondie de Novacap dans ces domaines peut accélérer la croissance des sociétés et créer de la valeur à long terme. Comptant sur des équipes d'investissement et d'opérations expérimentées et spécialisées ainsi que sur des ressources financières considérables, Novacap possède la capacité et les avantages requis afin de bâtir des entreprises de classe mondiale. Novacap a des bureaux à Brossard, au Québec ainsi qu'à Toronto, en Ontario. Pour plus de renseignements, visitez www.novacap.ca. About Novacap Founded in 1981, Novacap is a leading Canadian private equity firm with more than C$10B of AUM that has invested in more than 90 platform companies and completed more than 140 add-on acquisitions. Applying its sector-focused approach since 2007 in TMT, Industries and now Financial Services, Novacap's deep domain expertise can accelerate company growth and create long-term value. With experienced, dedicated investment and operations teams as well as substantial funding, Novacap has the resources and knowledge to build world-class businesses. Novacap has offices in Brossard, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.novacap.ca.
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,241
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 346
- Reported office locations
- 3400, rue de l'Eclipse, Suite 700, Brossard, Quebec J4Z 0P3, CA
- 1 University Ave, Suite 1600, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P1, CA
- Business categories
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Novacap
- Specialties
- Private Equity
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 8,882,567,828
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
À propos de Novacap Fondée en 1981, Novacap est un chef de file canadien dans le domaine du placement privé, avec plus de 10 milliards $ d'actifs sous gestion, qui a investi dans plus de 90 sociétés et réalisé plus de 140 acquisitions subséquentes. Appliquant son approche sectorielle depuis 2007 dans les secteurs des TMT, Industries et récemment des Services Financiers, l'expertise opérationnelle approfondie de…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Brossard, Quebec |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | Private Equity |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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With more than C$16 billion AUM and offices in Montreal, Toronto and New York, Novacap is a leading North American private equity firm with a long-standing track record of partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to build market-leading businesses. The firm invests exclusively through four buyout strategies: Industrials, Financial Services, Digital Infrastructure, and Technologies, each with dedicated fund capital and clearly defined investment criteria. Each strategy is sector-led and thesis-driven, combining deep operating and investment expertise with an active ownership mindset to support growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
What you will do
As Vice President, you will own the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to executing transactions and driving post-close value creation. You will also play a key role in developing team members, leading firm initiatives and representing Novacap externally with management teams, advisors and investors.
Main responsibilities
Investment execution
- Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including strategic, operational and financial due diligence.
- Build investment theses and structure deals to align with strategic objectives.
- Lead deal negotiations with management teams, shareholders and third parties.
- Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee with confidence and clarity.
- Coordinate third-party advisors (legal, financial, industry and others) and internal deal teams.
- Raise debt and equity capital, and manage transaction documentation.
- Support deal sourcing and portfolio construction in collaboration with senior partners.
Portfolio management
- Sit on portfolio company boards and act as a trusted partner to C-level executives.
- Support strategic planning, value creation initiatives and operational performance tracking.
- Lead or support key transactions within portfolio companies, such as add-ons, refinancings and exits.
- Evaluate and manage risk, and provide guidance on the recruitment of key executives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across portfolio sectors.
Team leadership & mentorship
- Manage and coach junior colleagues across deal workstreams.
- Provide training, feedback and career development guidance.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity and excellence across the team.
Strategic firm contribution
- Represent Novacap externally with co-investors, intermediaries and limited partners.
- Contribute to fund strategy, sourcing processes and industry mapping.
- Lead or participate in internal initiatives such as process improvements, culture-building and tooling.
What you will bring
Your skills, knowledge and experience are what set you apart.
- Seven to ten years of experience in private equity, investment banking, venture capital or mergers and acquisitions.
- Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or engineering; an MBA, CFA, CPA or CAIA designation is an asset.
- Demonstrated track record of leading complex investment processes.
- Strong investment judgment, with the ability to develop and defend investment theses.
- Experience managing cross-functional deal teams and external advisors.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including executive-level presence.
- Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, is required given our cross-border activities and our colleagues across Canada and the United States.
Desired qualities
- Strategic leadership: sets direction on investment theses and portfolio priorities, and carries the team with it.
- Decision-making: weighs incomplete information and commits, then owns the outcome.
- Vision execution: converts a thesis into a sequenced plan and sees it through to close and beyond.
- Negotiation: holds the firm's position with management teams, shareholders and advisors while preserving the relationship.
- Business development: opens and sustains channels that generate proprietary opportunities.
- Trusted stakeholder partnerships: earns standing with executives, co-investors, intermediaries and limited partners.
- Industry knowledge: maintains depth in the sectors covered and reads how they are shifting.
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