Deal Execution Lead
We're looking for driven leaders who excel in fast-paced execution with clarity and control
Work area(s)
Client Delivery
Job type
Full-Time
Location(s)
Remote or Grand Cayman
Role Overview
Larkhill runs carve-out execution for private equity sponsors. We take ownership from pre-close planning through TSA exit, so sponsors don’t have to. This role leads that work. You’ll manage the carve-out across systems, teams, vendors, and deadlines. Your job is to keep execution on track, risks contained, and sponsors out of delivery problems.
What You’ll Own
You’ll lead the full lifecycle of carve-out execution for our PE clients:
Pre-Close Planning
Translate diligence findings, TSA terms, and org assumptions into a sequenced execution roadmap
Day 1 Readiness
Run the cross-functional setup: interim roles, systems access, payroll continuity, customer comms, and brand presence
TSA Management
Drive TSA exits by sequencing replacements, managing handoffs, and coordinating external vendors and portco leads
Execution Control
Track workstreams, surface blockers, and keep a visible, sponsor-aligned pace across finance, HR, tech, and ops
Sponsor Interface
Be the single point of clarity for the PE sponsor—on call, in sync, and trusted to deliver without escalation
What We Expect
7+ years of experience leading carve-outs for PE sponsors, or sell-side with extensive PE engagement
Clarity in ambiguity, calm under pressure
Strong operational judgment and stakeholder coordination
Precision in communication — upward, sideways, and down
Discipline, drive and follow through — no one needs to ask you twice
What You’ll Work With
You won’t be starting from scratch. You’ll plug into a system designed to handle carve-out pressure at speed:
Prebuilt Operating Blocks: Sequenced toolkits for pre-deal planning, Day 1 readiness, technology separation and TSA exit—ready to deploy
Execution Cadence: A proven delivery drumbeat that surfaces risk, drives decisions , and ensures cross-functional dependencies are identified and managed
Delivery Platform: Automated and AI-enabled platform with templates, checklists, registers, trackers and reporting— built and tested in-field
Professional Support: A team of peers who’ve done this before. No junior staffing, no advisors—just experienced operators who know how to deliver under pressure, sharing knowledge and best practices
How To Apply
Send a short summary of your experience leading carve-outs for PE buyers. Include an example of a deal or project where your work prevented delay or disruption.