Operating Director - Private Equity Firm

A leading European private equity firm requires an Operating Director in Manila, Philippines to support the portfolio organisations in their Philippines fund.

The Operating Director will be expected to support various activities both prior to and after completion of investments.

The successful candidate will partner with the investment team to search for, identify and assess potential investment opportunities and on completion of investments the Operating Partner will work closely with management teams of the portfolio companies to assist them in meeting their strategic objectives.

Hence the Operating Director will need to have the ability to understand each investee company's needs both during and after the investment process, establish working plans, drive execution and monitor results.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE - 

- Proven track record of delivering value through implementing viable commercial growth strategies, instituting operational controls, and maximizing business efficiency

- Ability to quickly understand the primary drivers of a variety of businesses, diagnose problems, and think through solutions, in a context of private equity investing

- Strong communication skills, including the soft skills needed to influence and garner trust from CEOs

- Ability to listen to and interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds

- Highly motivated and energetic, with collegial and sharing work style

- Adaptability, resourcefulness, and work ethic needed to thrive on a small team in a challenging frontier market

- Entrepreneurial, hands-on, problem-solving attitude suited for working with few subordinates or external intermediaries, but pro-actively seeking counsel when needed

- High professional integrity and sound business judgment when working with colleagues, potential partners and businesses

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio-level

- Support investment team in evaluating deals, conducting due diligence, and assessing the management of potential portfolio companies

- Assist company management in developing growth strategies, operational controls and strategic plans that maximize shareholder value

- Participate on company boards and improve corporate governance procedures

- Support company management with improving day-to-day operations, execution capabilities, and cost competitiveness, and holding management accountable based on key performance indicators

Fund-level

- Support fundraising and investor relations activities

Requirements

- Preference given to candidates with an MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

- Minimum of 8 years work experience in operational management, (generalist or specialist), or other relevant leadership roles in companies or private equity firms

- Familiarity with private equity investing and evaluating early and mid-stage investment opportunities in small and medium enterprises (in emerging markets)

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English