Vice President - Private Equity

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Description Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 4 days per week in office) About the Role: Monroe Capital is seeking a highly driven and hands-on Vice President to lead value creation across our portfolio. This individual will serve as a bridge between investment execution and operational transformation, working directly with management teams and Boards to accelerate growth, improve profitability, and enhance cash flow performance. As part of a lean and collaborative team, the Vice President will play an outsized role in driving portfolio results, supporting investments, and reinforcing Monroe’s culture of analytical rigor, transparency, and action orientation. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with management teams to design and execute strategic and operational value-creation plans. - Lead key initiatives that deliver measurable EBITDA and cash-flow improvements across assigned portfolio companies. - Develop and monitor detailed financial models, KPI dashboards, and performance tracking systems. - Recruit, onboard, and mentor key portfolio executives and operational leaders. - Provide structured updates to Monroe’s leadership and investment committees, ensuring clear visibility into pr...