Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOperating Partner role in European Infrastructure ManagerThe role is focused on driving growth and optimizing performanceAbout Our ClientOur client is a European Infrastructure Manager with global expansion plans. For their new created Value Creation team, we are looking for an Operating Partner to take care of new and existing portfolio companies. This role requires strong communication skills, with an ability to engage across a range of portfolio businesses, understand different business models and work proactively with the respective CEO's of each portfolio business on strategy and value-driving initiatives. As such we are seeking a strategic thinker with an affinity with the Infrastructure/Energy Transition sector, preferably Transportation. You will work alongside the investment team to develop and manage the portfolio companies.Job DescriptionMonitor and implement the business plan and value creation work for portfolio companiesEstablish, and manage relationship with the C-level potential investors and business partnersBuild business network and ecosystem within the Transportation and Energy field with long-lasting relationshipsInvolved in the operational due diligence process of new companies/investmentsIdentify potential business opportunities within the portfolio companiesActively involved in the operational due diligence on potential investments and project financeLead or coordinate and negotiate with the different stakeholders of thePresent business recommendations to the executive committee and CEOBuild strong relationships with portfolio company C-levelLead strategy in financial and operational optimization and valuationCollaborate with the finance committee and working with the relevant internal colleagues and the board of directors, ensure each portfolio company delivers annual budget and revised 5-year plan within the expected time-frameAdvise team members of relevant market informationA member of the Board of portfolio companies and reports to the Head of InvestmentsThe Successful ApplicantMaster's degree in business administration engineering or science an MBA is a plus15 years of experience in the finance industry across Private Equity or top tier Strategy consultingMinimum 5 years of experience in a C-level role in a private equity owned companyProven track record in financial management and operational improvement of mid-cap companiesExcellent networking skill and persuasive conversation skill, with the ability to communicate and negotiate with top management both internally and externallyExperience in project finance execution or infrastructure investments is an advantageSelf-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic approach and the ability to do things by him/herselfIntegrity and loyalty and strong people skills to adapt to different culturesGreat communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information various stakeholdersFluent in English and GermanWhat's on OfferBe part of a dynamic, fast-growing organizationExciting opportunities for personal and professional growthFlexible working scheduleBe part of a talented and diverse teamContactQuincy WuyepQuote job refJN-102024-6554173Job summaryFunctionOperational & General ManagementSubsectorOperational & General Management SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationZürichContract typePermanentConsultant nameQuincy WuyepJob referenceJN-102024-6554173