Operating Manager - Private Equity Fund

Operating Manager - Private Equity Fund

Portfolio Management:

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

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

- Participate on portfolio 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

Requirement :

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

- Minimum of 3-4 years' work experience in business consulting, operational management (generalist or specialist), or other relevant leadership roles in traditional brick and mortar companies

- Familiarity with private equity investing and evaluating early and mid-stage investment

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

- 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

- Proven track record of unlocking company 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