Baird Capital – Global Private Equity

Baird Capital is the direct private investment group of Robert W. Baird & Co. (“Baird”) and includes both venture capital and private equity funds.  Baird is a leading, employee-owned middle market financial services firm with over 5,100 employees and over 200 locations across the US, Europe, and Asia. Baird has been on Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 20 consecutive years – placing 23rd in 2023. Our affiliation with Baird provides us with access to a global knowledge platform consisting of intellectual and human capital in the sectors in which we invest.

Our private equity team invests on a sector specialized basis in the US, UK, and Asia markets in lower middle market companies – with a focus on businesses that have global growth opportunities.  We make investments in B2B Tech & Services, including Industrial Technology & Sustainability (IT&S) and Technology Services sectors, investing in support of attractive subsector themes.

As a Vice President, Portfolio Operations, you will:

Support value creation within our portfolio companies, and new investment opportunities.

Support our global underwriting and portfolio management / monitoring / governance processes. 

Develop independent relationships and be able to thoroughly evaluate opportunities and risks within the portfolio, have strong communication skills, and have excellent quantitative analytical capabilities. 

What makes this opportunity great:

As part of an international platform, there will be interaction and involvement with team members in Europe & Asia.

Energetic environment that will enable you to grow as a professional.

Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.

What we look for:

Undergraduate degree, in accounting, finance or similar, from a leading institution.

Ideally 7+ years total work experience.

Preferred certified accountant with 3+ years experience of transaction support services (ideally in a private equity context). 

Further experience in a private equity portfolio support group, consultancy, service delivery or operational role with PE facing responsibilities.

Client service experience and ability to present and communicate clearly.

Solid analytical skills and awareness of the mechanics of financial statements and enterprise value within an M&A context.

Chicago office based. Regular US-wide travel, as needed. 

Strong work ethic coupled with intellectual enthusiasm and creativity. 

Appropriate cultural fit to Baird Capital and with the people skills to appropriately/positively engage internally, with portfolio company executive teams and with third party service partners.

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Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. .