Private Equity Principal

Job Description

CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omni-channel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis—our operating platform unifying a Data Fabric, Automation Engine, proprietary tools, and shared services—to modernize operations, elevate customer experience, and expand margins.

With $1B+ in revenue across 13 brands, our portfolio includes Sur La Table, Backcountry, One Kings Lane, and more—premier home and outdoor banners that double as real-world innovation hubs. CSC Generation continues to grow through M&A, revitalizing companies with strong brand recognition and loyal customers.

We are hiring a Private Equity Principal to help lead CSC’s investment efforts across consumer, retail, ecommerce, and adjacent sectors. You will be responsible for originating and leading transactions , owning relationships with management teams, lenders, and advisors, and driving value creation across a portfolio of brands.

This is a senior investing role for someone who has already led multiple closed deals (ideally complex carve-outs, corporate divestitures, or distressed / special situations) and has a track record of partnering with operators to create value — similar to operationally focused firms that emphasize hands-on improvement and long-term value creation.

What you get to do :

Investment origination, qualification & strategy

• Develop and execute sector theses and sourcing strategies in priority categories (e.g., home, outdoor, specialty retail, DTC / ecommerce).
• Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, brokers, advisors, lenders, and executives to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Lead early-stage assessment of opportunities : quick screens, high-level models, and go / no-go recommendations.
• Partner with CSC leadership to refine our acquisition strategy, return hurdles, and portfolio construction.

Deal leadership & execution

Portfolio value creation & governance

Team leadership & firm building

What you bring :

Skills & capabilities

Leadership & cultural fit

What’s in it for you? Joining CSC Generation isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer :

Our interview process :

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.