Position: Private Equity Portfolio Operations/Management
Location: Stamford, CT
Overview:
A $10 billion AUM Private Equity firm is looking for a candidate to join their Portfolio Manager/Operations to join their team. The individual will work directly with the investment team and gain experience investing and operating businesses across various industries. The ideal candidate will have a background in operations optimization and value creation within the private equity industry.
Responsibilities:
- Work with portfolio company management teams to identify areas for operational improvement and enhance performance and profitability.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to assess add-on investment opportunities, evaluate performance metrics, and monitor portfolio company health and performance.
- Support the due diligence process for potential investment opportunities, assessing operational risks and opportunities, conducting market analysis, and providing strategic insights to inform investment decisions.
- Develop and execute value-creation strategies to maximize shareholder value across the portfolio, including revenue enhancement, cost reduction, margin improvement, and operational restructuring initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate strategy roles.
- Strong accounting, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on a lean team, handling a wide range of responsibilities as needed.
- Experience evaluating and working with companies in the industrial, manufacturing, oil & mining, or business service sectors is a plus.
