Vice President, Investments

American Operator is seeking a Vice President of Investments to lead the end-to-end acquisition of small- to medium-sized businesses, shaping American Operator’s portfolio for long-term growth and operational excellence. This is a senior individual contributor role where you will own deal execution, drive high-quality investment decisions, and serve as a key partner to leadership across the investment lifecycle.

You will run-point on small business acquisitions from LOI to close, managing diligence, negotiations, and underwriting. You will be the primary point-of-contact for the retiring owners we partner with as well as the operators we back, requiring strong relationship management and communication skills.

The ideal candidate for this role has a strong mix of EQ and IQ, are familiar with small business owners, and have experience with closing acquisitions of Main Street- or Lower Middle Market deals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the deal lifecycle from offer through close, with accountability for deal quality, pacing, and outcomes.

• Evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities, forming clear perspectives and recommendations on where to deploy capital.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for