Corinthian to hire partner, VP/principal, associate for deal team: Sponsored

Corinthian Capital, which prides itself on helping entrepreneurs take their companies to the next level of successseeks to hire a partner, VP/principal and associate to join its New York City-based deal team. It’s an opportunity to join a well-oiled deal machine in advance of the launch of its third institutional fund.

The Firm: Founded in 2005, lower-mid-market specialist Corinthian Capital takes controlling stakes in North American companies operating in light manufacturing, distribution and services, including healthcare services. In almost every one of its deals the firm has been the first institutional money in, while the founder has continued on in an executive role. Target companies typically generate sales of $50 million to $250 million. The firm has raised approximately $450 million in capital, managed through two funds.

The Roles: As Partner you’ll lead three-to-four person deal teams engaged in every aspect of transactions, from evaluation to structuring to managing outside accountants, analysts and consultants. You’ll work with the operations team to improve and monitor company performance. And you’ll have a hand in LP relationship-building and reporting. The VP/Principal supports the deal leaders on all of the above, while also managing the financial modeling, business model analysis and related work of the associates and other junior professionals. The Associate will assist in sourcing and evaluating potential investments including preliminary deal screening, business and industry due diligence, financial analysis and modeling, and participating is all aspects of the transaction process.

Qualifications: Candidates for the partner position should have at least 10 to 15 years of experience in principal investing and a track record of acquiring companies with sales of $50 million to $250 million. VP/principal candidates should have worked at least five years in principal investing, investment banking, or credit investing; associate candidates at least three to five years doing the same. Ideally VP/principal and associate candidates would also have relevant private equity experience. For all of these roles you should be “high energy” and have the ability to juggle multiple projects at a time, said Steven Gindi, CFO/CCO.

Culture: You’ll find a “pretty flat” organizational structure at the firm, according to Gindi. Anyone from analyst on up, he said, can command the ear of the managing partner. No matter what deals you’ve been assigned, you can offer your view at any time during regular Monday meetings to review new deals and Tuesday meetings to discuss portfolio company progress. “If you think there’s something that you can help with, we’re happy to hear it,” said Gindi. The partners cultivate a reasonably laid-back atmosphere, and host the occasional bowling party or wine-tasting event; employees are encouraged to pursue rich, fulfilling lives outside the office.

Location: Working from the firm’s New York City office at Madison Avenue and 45th Street, you’ll be close to Grand Central Station and a short walk from Times Square. The firm recently began asking employees to work at least four days a week in the office.

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