Operating Partner (New York)

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Base Pay Range

$400.00/hr - $500.00/hr

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Location: United States (must be US-based or hold valid US work authorisation)

Duration: TBC

Day Rate: $3,000–$4,000+

Overview

We’re supporting a US-based fund undergoing a deliberate shift in its approach to value creation across a complex, multi‑entity portfolio.

This mandate requires a true enterprise‑level operator, someone who has reported directly to the CEO, led large‑scale transformation across $1B+ businesses, and can influence both management teams and investors.

The fund is moving toward strategic operators who can:

• Shape the value creation agenda
• Lead enterprise‑wide change
• Work in the business, not just advise on it
• Translate strategy into operational and commercial results across multiple assets.

Key Priorities & Responsibilities

• Partner with CEOs and senior leadership across portfolio companies to define, pressure‑test, and execute enterprise‑wide transformation plans.
• Lead large‑scale commercial, operational, and organisational transformation across multi‑entity or multi‑product businesses.
• Serve as a trusted operating partner to the fund, advising on strategic priorities, sequencing, and value‑creation levers across assets.
• Identify and unlock top‑line growth opportunities, including GTM redesign, pricing, commercial acceleration, channel expansion, or post‑acquisition integration opportunities.
• Drive execution at scale, turning strategy into measurable commercial, operational, and financial results.
• Establish data‑driven, repeatable operating frameworks that can be deployed across the portfolio.
• Influence and align CEOs, boards, and investment teams around transformation priorities.
• Report directly into Operating Partners and senior investment leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Experience reporting directly to a CEO, Group CEO, or Board.
• Track record of leading transformation across $1B+ businesses or complex, multi‑entity portfolios.

Strategic Operator With Execution DNA

• Not just advisory, proven ability to “work in the business” and deliver results.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, complexity, and rapid decision‑making in PE environments.

Commercial & Operational Breadth

• Experience driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and business model redesign.
• Background may include GTM, sales ops, commercial strategy, enterprise operations, corporate transformation, or P&L leadership.

Private Equity & Value Creation Experience

• Exposure to PE‑backed or investor‑led environments, preferably across multiple assets.
• Familiarity with value‑creation planning, investment theses, and exit preparation.

Analytical & Framework‑Driven

• Often ex‑McKinsey/Bain/BCG, though not required if they demonstrate structured thinking and board‑level communication skills.

Leadership & Influence

• Credibility to influence CEOs, founders, and investors.
• Able to build alignment in high‑stakes, high‑velocity situations.

Flexible Engagement Style

• Comfortable operating as an interim operating partner, advisor, or embedded transformation leader, depending on the portfolio need.

Requirements

• US‑based or valid US work authorisation.
• Experience leading enterprise‑wide change with direct CEO or Board access.
• Track record of measurable impact in commercial, operational, or organisational transformation.

This is a rare chance to operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and value creation within a top‑tier fund. You will shape how transformation is done across the portfolio, embedding rigour, pace, and commercial outcomes at a moment where the industry is increasingly recognising the need to work in the business to unlock value.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals