Bright Minds is recruiting a seasoned professional with a proven track record of supporting private equity firms for the role of Vice President, Portfolio Solutions (Private Equity/Insurance/Employee Benefits). This position is vital for delivering strategic advisory services, managing portfolio risk, and building trusted relationships with senior executives in private equity environments.
The role focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with private equity firms by providing tailored solutions to partner-level managers and c-suite executives. You will oversee the implementation of insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, and due diligence strategies, ensuring alignment with the specific needs of portfolio companies. In addition, you will provide comprehensive portfolio risk management by analyzing and reporting on portfolio company insurance programs and financial performance, all while ensuring exceptional service delivery.
A key part of the role involves driving new business by identifying and establishing relationships with private equity firms and financial sponsors. You will collaborate with internal due diligence and broker teams to ensure seamless transitions for portfolio companies, strengthening partnerships while delivering value. Additionally, this position requires serving as a thought leader, offering subject matter expertise in self-funded benefits and risk management to internal teams, clients, and prospects alike.
Qualifications
Private Equity Focus: 5+ years of experience directly supporting private equity firms, with a deep understanding of their unique needs.
Professional Expertise: Demonstrated experience in insurance, employee benefits, and portfolio risk management.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and public-speaking abilities.
Execution: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel domestically more than 75% of the time; heavy travel is a core requirement for this role.
If you are a driven, strategic thinker passionate about delivering exceptional value to private equity clients and ready to embrace a travel-intensive role, we invite you to apply!
To apply, please email your resume to jbyers@hirebrightminds.com.