H.I.G. Capital
MBA Class of 2025, Private Equity Vice President
H.I.G. Capital, San Francisco, CA
H.I.G. Capital is seeking outstanding individuals to join as Vice Presidents in its Private Equity funds. With a track record that spans 30+ years, H.I.G. Capital is one of the largest and most active private investment firms focused on the middle market with over $64 billion of capital under management and a longstanding history of top decile returns. H.I.G.'s Private Equity funds focus on control investments in a diverse set of industries, geographies, and investment strategies. Our differentiated investing approach leverages operational, financial, and strategic initiatives to create value throughout our investment horizon.
We have several Investment Vehicles and Offices with openings (see below), please review and apply to the roles that are of most interest to you.
Vice Presidents at H.I.G. Private Equity take a leading role in the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and financing of transactions as well as in the monitoring of portfolio companies. Our investment professionals work on a small deal team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. They have consistent interaction with senior members of the firm as well as the senior management of our portfolio companies. Vice Presidents have a significant level of responsibility from the outset of their career at H.I.G. This is a partner track position for top performers.
Key responsibilities
Primary Qualifications
H.I.G. Capital Private Equity - Teams Hiring for Vice President
H.I.G. Advantage Fund (San Francisco, New York)
H.I.G. Middle Market Fund (San Francisco)
H.I.G. Lower Middle Market Fund (Boston, Miami, San Francisco)
H.I.G. Infrastructure Partners (New York)
About H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. is a leading global private equity investment firm with $64 billion of equity capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta in the U.S., as well as international affiliate offices in Dubai, London, Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle market companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/ value-added approach:
Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The firm's current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at www.higcapital.com.
* Based on total capital commitments managed by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.
The target annual base salary for this role is based on the candidates background $200,000-225,000. Base salary is one component of the firm's competitive total rewards package which typically includes discretionary compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Other long-term incentives may also be available to certain eligible employees.
We have several Investment Vehicles and Offices with openings (see below), please review and apply to the roles that are of most interest to you.
Vice Presidents at H.I.G. Private Equity take a leading role in the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and financing of transactions as well as in the monitoring of portfolio companies. Our investment professionals work on a small deal team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. They have consistent interaction with senior members of the firm as well as the senior management of our portfolio companies. Vice Presidents have a significant level of responsibility from the outset of their career at H.I.G. This is a partner track position for top performers.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate merits and risks of potential investments.
- Lead and coordinate the diligence process.
- Oversee business analysis.
- Manage and provide leadership to Associates.
- Bring financing partners into transactions.
- Contribute to contract negotiations and documentation.
- Develop growth and value creating strategies as a Board Member.
- Play significant role in sale process.
Primary Qualifications
- Strong preference for candidates with prior private equity experience.
- Will consider strong candidates that have a background in Investment Banking (preferably M&A or leveraged finance) or management consulting who have demonstrated an ability and enthusiasm to transition to private equity.
- Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate and MBA program is required.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative business analysis skills and ability to provide oversight and guidance to Associates for financial modeling and business analysis.
- Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
H.I.G. Capital Private Equity - Teams Hiring for Vice President
H.I.G. Advantage Fund (San Francisco, New York)
- Target EBITDA: $25mm - $150mm
- Fund II (2022): $2bil
- Focused on stable, high-quality targets and growth buyouts.
H.I.G. Middle Market Fund (San Francisco)
- Target EBITDA: $40mm+
- Fund IV (2023): $5.6bil
- Focused on more complex, upper middle market buyouts.
H.I.G. Lower Middle Market Fund (Boston, Miami, San Francisco)
- Target EBITDA: $10mm - $40mm
- Fund VII (2024): $2bil
- Focused on more complex, lower middle market buyouts.
H.I.G. Infrastructure Partners (New York)
- Target EBITDA: $10mm - $50mm
- Fund I (2021): $1.3bil
- Global mandate to make control private equity investments in infrastructure and infrastructure services end markets.
About H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. is a leading global private equity investment firm with $64 billion of equity capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta in the U.S., as well as international affiliate offices in Dubai, London, Hamburg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle market companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/ value-added approach:
- H.I.G.'s equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations and corporate carve-outs of both profitable as well as underperforming manufacturing and service businesses.
- H.I.G.'s debt funds invest in senior, unitranche and junior debt financing to companies across the size spectrum, both on a primary (direct origination) basis, as well as in the secondary markets. H.I.G. is also a leading CLO manager, through its WhiteHorse family of vehicles, and manages a publicly traded BDC, WhiteHorse Finance.
- H.I.G.'s real estate funds invest in value-added properties, which can benefit from improved asset management practices.
- H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on making value-add and core plus investments in the infrastructure sector.
Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The firm's current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at www.higcapital.com.
* Based on total capital commitments managed by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.
The target annual base salary for this role is based on the candidates background $200,000-225,000. Base salary is one component of the firm's competitive total rewards package which typically includes discretionary compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Other long-term incentives may also be available to certain eligible employees.